University of Ottawa Faculty Recruitment in Public Law

University of Ottawa Faculty Recruitment in Public Law

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Public Law within the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.

The appointment is expected to begin on 1 July 2027.

Position Overview

Institution: University of Ottawa
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Section: Common Law
Position: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Academic Area: Public Law
Appointment Type: Tenure-track
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 24 July 2026
Application Deadline: 22 September 2026
Expected Start Date: 1 July 2027

About the Role

The selected candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student supervision, and academic service within the Common Law Section.

The Faculty offers Juris Doctor programmes in both English and French, along with postgraduate programmes offered jointly with the Civil Law Section.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Public Law

• Conduct and publish high-quality legal research

• Supervise student research and graduate work

• Contribute to curriculum and programme development

• Participate in faculty and university service

• Engage with the wider legal and public-policy community

• Support the bilingual and interdisciplinary academic environment of the university

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A strong academic background in Law

• Expertise in Public Law or a closely related field

• A record of, or strong potential for, high-quality research and publication

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching

• Ability to supervise students and contribute to academic programmes

• Commitment to collegial service and institutional development

Appointment at the Associate Professor level will require qualifications and achievements appropriate to the rank.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of Ottawa recruitment portal and review the complete vacancy announcement for:

• Detailed eligibility criteria

• Required application documents

• Language requirements

• Research and teaching statements

• Reference requirements

• Salary, benefits, and appointment conditions

Important Date

Last date to apply: 22 September 2026

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