Faculty and staff

Faculty and staff directories

The Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria is renowned for teaching excellence. As individuals and corporately, faculty members place the highest value on excellent teaching. Our students also assume a real responsibility for their own education, taking advantage of many opportunities for individual and group-based academic study, and initiating courses, conferences and academic projects.

Visitors to the law school remark upon the excellent collegial relations among faculty, staff and students. There is a strong sense of civic attachment to a shared enterprise. Relations in and out of class are marked by mutual respect and a high level of enthusiasm. While the educational standards are rigorous, the Faculty's goal is for all students to do their best and to succeed. The Faculty encourages a co-operative rather than competitive approach to education.

Applications being accepted for two tenure-track appointments

The Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria is widely acknowledged as one of Canada's finest law schools. Outstanding faculty, a collegial atmosphere, a stimulating intellectual environment, and a commitment to social justice make UVic Law a leader in legal education.

To continue this tradition, the Faculty invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions commencing July 1, 2012. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Faculty welcomes applications from all candidates with demonstrated excellence or a potential for excellence in teaching and research. We especially invite applications from those with interests in Administrative Law, Corporate-Commercial Law (including Contracts), Criminal Law, Evidence and Property. At least one of the two appointments is expected to be made in these subject areas.

The successful applicants will have an LL.B. or J.D. and an LL.M., PhD. or other relevant graduate degree, and demonstrated excellence or a potential for excellence in teaching and research. A strong commitment to teach in the First Year Program and to Graduate supervision is essential.

The Faculty expects to make appointments that will enrich our innovative teaching and research program and continue our commitment to a collegial, diverse and involved community.

Applications, consisting of a cover letter that specifies areas of teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, copies of LL.B (or J.D) and graduate transcripts, the names of (and contact information for) three academic references, copies of two sample publications or other samples of academic writing, and sample teaching syllabi (if available), should be received by December 15, 2011. Applications should be addressed to the Appointments Advisory Committee and sent by email to the Chair, Appointments Advisory Committee, at lawapps@uvic.ca.

Applicants who have special requirements for confidentiality are invited to contact Professor Hamar Foster, Chair, Appointments Advisory Committee, at hamarf@uvic.ca, or Dean Donna Greschner at lawdean@uvic.ca.

Information about the Faculty of Law can be found at http://www.law.uvic.ca.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders and others who would contribute to diversity in the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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