Research Associate (Limited Term) - Junior Indigenous Scholars Program

About Us

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your Opportunity

The Junior Indigenous Scholars Program funds one Research Associate for a one-year term, to gain research, writing, and teaching experience and prepare for an academic career at a law school.  We prioritize hiring a Scholar who will contribute to faculty diversity, and, in particular, whose research interests focus on issues related to Indigenous matters.

The purpose of the program is to support outstanding aspiring legal scholars.  The successful applicant will be mentored by Professor John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, who will provide guidance and support.  The position includes workspace and library research support.  Scholars will be fully integrated into the Faculty of Law community, and will be given the opportunity to present a paper to a faculty audience.

Duties

• Research in Indigenous peoples’ law or state law relating to Indigenous peoples, and authoring of one work of original scholarship with a view to achieving publication in a peer-reviewed journal. 

• Participation in the intellectual life of the law school, including faculty workshops, seminar series and conferences.

• Supporting Professor Borrows’ teaching and/or delivering a class in an Indigenous Law course.

Education

• he successful candidate must possess an LL.B. or J.D. degree.  An LLM degree is considered a desirable asset.

Experience

• Evidence of research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues, including by way of course paper(s), independent research project(s) and/or an LLM thesis.

• Academic record that indicates future promise as a legal scholar.

• Demonstrated interest in Indigenous issues, culture and language; experience/background with Indigenous community work, including “learning on the land”, is considered an asset.

• Possess a strong interest in an academic career.

Skills

• Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Highly motivated with strong initiative.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

Note: This is a one (1) year term, with anticipated start date of September 5, 2023.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM (EDT) on Friday July 21, 2023 on the U of T Careers website here.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.