Assistant or Associate Professor in International Digital Law

The School of International Policy and Governance invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the field of international digital law, beginning Fall of 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the proposed Master of Laws (LLM) in International Digital Governance as well as in the Digital Policy Innovation Stream of the existing Master of International Public Policy (MIPP), both of which are housed at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program and curricular life of the LLM and MIPP, including developing and leading experiential learning opportunities for students. Further, the successful candidate will participate in the research and project activities of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre.

Anticipated Salary Range: $110K-160K. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications for the position include a J.D./LL.B; and a graduate degree in law or a related field. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in the area of international digital law and governance. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience and research specialization in the knowledge economy and intangible assets, digital trade law, AI governance, privacy law and/or intellectual property. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to place legal traditions in dialogue with comparative policy approaches from around the world and at the international level. Experience with program administration and curriculum development, leadership in student experiential learning, as well as engagement with policy practice and international organizations would be considered assets. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with level of career development.

Applicants should submit: a letter of application (addressed to Dr. Alistair Edgar, Associate Dean, School of International Policy and Governance), curriculum vitae, a research statement (maximum 2 pages), up to two samples of written work, teaching dossier or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy/interests, up to two sample syllabi, course evaluations – maximum 20 pages), and the names and contact information for three referees who can speak to the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and service qualifications.