"Assistant Professor - Bora Laskin Faculty of Law"

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one two-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Law is seeking applications from outstanding and emerging scholars with a J.D./LL.B and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline. We seek candidates able to teach our mandatory courses and are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the areas Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose teaching interests and expertise align with the faculty’s three mandate areas of Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Sole/Small Town Practice and with the Integrated Practice Curriculum. We especially seek candidates with expertise and experience in land-based, experiential, and/or alternative modes of delivery. Candidates must be eligible for licensing with any Canadian Law Society.

Compensation
The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For further information, please contact Prof. Daniel Dylan, Chair of the Appointments Committee. Detailed information on the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # LAW-2026-27-01 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Prof. Daniel Dylan
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: mainoffice.law@lakeheadu.ca