Professor of Law

University: University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Date Posted: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/07/2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 43922

Position Description

The Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Criminal Law, Sociology of Law, Empirical Legal Studies, and Social & Legal Theory. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Black, Indigenous, and other racialized candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Law, Sociology, Criminology, or a related area

• JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal training

• Experience with or interest in legal practice, public policy, or advocacy

• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching

• Established international reputation with a record of high-impact contributions and publications

Preferred/Desired:

• Work that bridges sociolegal and criminological boundaries

• Extensive experience in empirical research methods applied to legal studies

• Research and teaching that complement and enhance departmental strengths

Research Expectations

Applicants should demonstrate research excellence in areas including:

• Criminal justice and punishment

• Sociolegal theory

• Legal institutions

• Empirical methodologies in legal studies

• Law and race

• Criminal law

• Intersection of law with social justice and inequality

Evidence of research excellence includes:

• Publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals

• Research statement outlining current and future interests

• Presentations at major conferences

• Awards and accolades

• Letters of reference

Teaching Expectations

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching through:

• Teaching dossier (including teaching statement, sample course materials, and evaluations)

• Letters of reference

• Teaching both core and elective undergraduate and graduate courses

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department Overview

The Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies is internationally renowned for the study of law, crime, order, security, and regulation. Faculty backgrounds include Sociology, History, Law, Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Political Science. The Centre offers opportunities for research, teaching, and supervision in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will join a research-intensive, interdisciplinary community with a diverse, multicultural student body at Canada’s leading university.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit online and include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Research statement (current and future research interests)

• One recent publication

• Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, evaluations)

• Names and contact information of three references

The Department will request letters of recommendation at a later stage.

Deadline for application materials: October 7, 2025

For questions, contact:
Professor Kamari M. Clarke, Director
Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Email: crimsl.director@utoronto.ca

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Toronto seeks candidates committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

A brief Diversity Survey will be part of the application. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Accessibility Statement

The University is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Contact for accommodations: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

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