"Canada Research Chair – Tier 2 Indigenous Law and Public Policy in Canada"

Job Description

The University of Windsor invites applications from emerging scholars for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Law and Public Policy in Canada. Position # 002661TT-2026-CRCLAW. Date posted: January 19, 2026.

This external open position will be appointed to the Faculty of Law at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in Indigenous legal orders, governance, rights, global advocacy, The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), land and membership claims, and policy learning.

The Tier 2 CRC program is intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., individuals who have been active researchers in their field and are normally within 10 years of their highest degree...). The successful applicant should, at a minimum, be an Assistant or Associate Professor or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and approval of the nomination by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS).

The Faculty of Law has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations. The successful candidate will build on existing research strengths and develop innovative scholarship in Indigenous law, governance, and public policy. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, legal frameworks for Indigenous governance, land and resource rights, membership and self-determination, and implementation of UNDRIP within Canadian law and policy contexts.

The CRC will foster research collaborations... contribute to teaching and curriculum development... and actively engage in knowledge mobilization.

Lived Experience Statement

In pursuit of the University’s equity goals... prioritizing applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, women or minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity... All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

• An exceptional emerging scholar who holds a JD/LLB with expertise in Indigenous Legal Orders or a Ph.D in Indigenous studies, public policy, or a related field...
• An emerging scholar is defined as a researcher who has obtained their highest degree within the last 10 years...
• A record of success... in establishing... multidisciplinary and collaborative research programs...
• The ability to supervise students and postdoctoral fellows...
• Demonstrated potential to achieve... international recognition...

The initial term of the Tier 2 CRC is five years, with the possibility of renewal...

Compensation

Assistant Professor $83,896- $133,896
Associate Professor $117,799-$167,799
This is within the 2026-2027 salary range... A full range of benefits including a pension plan and medical benefits are available.

Application Requirements

• a cover letter of application, including a statement confirming eligibility to work in Canada;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a one-page statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization and Indigenization;
• a teaching dossier or portfolio no longer than five pages... (resources);
• a statement of research interests and a concise research proposal (up to 3 pages);
• up to three (3) publications...;
• a list of three (3) referees...

To ensure full consideration, complete an online application by February 20, 2026.