Research Associate - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:07/04/2023

Req ID: 32128

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Law

Department:
Faculty of Law

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us
The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs.

The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St.

George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your Opportunity

The Junior Indigenous Scholars Program funds one Research Associate for a one-year term, to gain research, writing, and teaching experience and prepare for an academic career at a law school.

We prioritize hiring a Scholar who will contribute to faculty diversity, and, in particular, whose research interests focus on issues related to Indigenous matters.

The purpose of the program is to support outstanding aspiring legal scholars.

The successful applicant will be mentored by Professor John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, who will provide guidance and support.

The position includes workspace and library research support.

Scholars will be fully integrated into the Faculty of Law community, and will be given the opportunity to present a paper to a faculty audience.

Your Responsibilities

Research in Indigenous peoples' law or state law relating to Indigenous peoples, and authoring of one work of original scholarship with a view to achieving publication in a peerreviewed journal.
Participation in the intellectual life of the law school, including faculty workshops, seminar series and conferences.
Supporting Professor Borrows' teaching and/or delivering a class in an Indigenous Law course.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Evidence of research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues, including by way of course paper(s), independent research project(s) and/or an LLM thesis.
Academic record that indicates future promise as a legal scholar.
Demonstrated interest in Indigenous issues, culture and language; experience/background with Indigenous community work, including "learning on the land", is considered an asset.
Possess a strong interest in an academic career.

Skills

Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Highly motivated with strong initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently

Note:
This is a one (1) year term, with anticipated start date of September 5, 2023.

Closing Date:07/18/2023,11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:R0- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching