Assistant Professor of Law

Ryerson University

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

Apply