Assistant Professor of Law

Department: Department of Law and Business
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada (territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit, and Wendat Peoples)
Rank: Assistant Professor (Limited Term Faculty)
Term: 1 year, effective July 1, 2026 (subject to final budgetary approval)
Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 30, 2026

Position Overview

The LTF appointment focuses exclusively on teaching and service, with no research expectation. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Commerce program

• Mentoring and supervising students, including junior scholars

• Contributing to departmental and university service

Teaching areas: Broadly in business law, including but not limited to:

• Contract law

• Tort law

• White-collar and cybercrime

• Corporate governance

• Securities law

• Real estate law

• Hospitality/tourism law

• International business law

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Law (PhD/SJD/JSD/LLD) or closely related field; near-completion considered in exceptional cases

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching (dossier including philosophy, pedagogy, technology use, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, awards)

• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in teaching and service

• Ability to contribute to departmental, school, and university life through collegial service

Notes:

• LTF appointments may not exceed a total of 4 years at TMU

• Prior LTF appointments at TMU may affect eligibility

Salary & Benefits

• Minimum salary: $103,916.30 CAD per annum

• Falls under the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) collective agreement

• Salary commensurate with qualifications

Benefits:

• TMU offers extensive staff benefits, including professional development, 36 days holiday, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers

• Access to collaborative, entrepreneurial, and urban learning environment

About TMU & TRSM

• TMU serves 45,000+ students with 100+ programs

• Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) enrolls 13,000 students, with 200+ industry-connected faculty

• Programs include BCom, BHA, MBA, MHA, MScM, Executive Education, and PhD in Management

• TRSM is home to 15 research centres and labs

• University values innovation, equity, inclusion, and community engagement

Application Instructions

Apply online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal. Applications must include:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Teaching dossier (and teaching evaluations if available)

4. Names of three references

Deadline: March 30, 2026

Priority: Canadian citizens and permanent residents (per immigration regulations)

Equity & Inclusion

TMU encourages applications from historically disadvantaged or marginalized groups, including:

• First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous peoples

• Black-identified persons

• Other racialized persons

• Persons with disabilities

• Women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ persons

Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their lived experiences inform their work.

Contact Information

• DHC Chair: Chris MacDonald – [contact email]

• Equity inquiries: Debbie Thompson, Executive Director, Office of VP, Equity and Community Inclusion – debbie.thompson@torontomu.ca

• Indigenous candidates: James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead – [contact email]

• For recruitment accommodations, contact the Faculty Recruitment team via the portal