Acadia University: Law and Society Program
Acadia University: Tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor
Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
The Law and Society Program invites applications for a tenure-steam appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
We welcome applicants from all areas encompassing Law and Society, especially those whose scholarly activity engages with this emerging field. Expertise in Indigenous law, race and law, or critical approaches to criminal law and justice are preferred.
As the successful applicant, you will be responsible for teaching five undergraduate courses each year, with a course release in your first year. Teaching responsibilities will typically include LAWS 1003 Introduction to Law and Society and LAWS 4003 Issues in Law and Society. The ability to teach LAWS 2003 Approaches to Law and Justice and LAWS 3003 Approaches to Law and Society will be considered an asset. As the first permanent full-time member appointed to the Law and Society Program, you will also have the opportunity to develop new courses that reflect your teaching and research interests.