As we advance this landmark project, Laurier is seeking a senior legal academic with deep professional and scholarly experience to help guide the development of the JD program and support the regulatory and government approval processes.

This part-time, one year appointment (with potential renewal) will:

• Shape the visionary direction of the JD program and proposed Faculty of Law
• Lead engagement with the Federation of Law Societies of Canada and the Law Society of Ontario
• Build strong partnerships with legal, community, and Indigenous stakeholders
• Support government relations and strategic fundraising
• Contribute to the development of a Centre of Excellence focused on justice in rural, peri urban, and Indigenous communities

Ideal candidates bring:

• Experience as a former dean or emeritus faculty member at a Canadian law school
• A record of academic leadership, innovation, and community engaged legal education
• Strong relationships across the Ontario legal community
• Commitment to interdisciplinarity, Indigenization, social justice, and inclusive governance

Compensation: This is a net new position. The final grade will be determined based on demonstrated skills and experience and may be subject to a Market Adjustment.

Anticipated hiring range: $105.20 - $126.25 per hour. This rate of pay is not inclusive of a Market Adjustment. The value of the Market Adjustment is based on relevant market information.

Start Date: June-August 2026

Reporting: The Interim Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President Academic and maintain a consultative relationship with the Law School Program Coordinating Committee.

As we advance this landmark project, Laurier is seeking a senior legal academic with deep professional and scholarly experience to help guide the development of the JD program and support the regulatory and government approval processes.

This part-time, one year appointment (with potential renewal) will:

• Shape the visionary direction of the JD program and proposed Faculty of Law
• Lead engagement with the Federation of Law Societies of Canada and the Law Society of Ontario
• Build strong partnerships with legal, community, and Indigenous stakeholders
• Support government relations and strategic fundraising
• Contribute to the development of a Centre of Excellence focused on justice in rural, peri urban, and Indigenous communities

Ideal candidates bring:

• Experience as a former dean or emeritus faculty member at a Canadian law school
• A record of academic leadership, innovation, and community engaged legal education
• Strong relationships across the Ontario legal community
• Commitment to interdisciplinarity, Indigenization, social justice, and inclusive governance

Compensation: This is a net new position. The final grade will be determined based on demonstrated skills and experience and may be subject to a Market Adjustment.

Anticipated hiring range: $105.20 - $126.25 per hour. This rate of pay is not inclusive of a Market Adjustment. The value of the Market Adjustment is based on relevant market information.

Start Date: June-August 2026

Reporting: The Interim Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President Academic and maintain a consultative relationship with the Law School Program Coordinating Committee.