College of Law, University of Saskatchewan

Two-Year Term Faculty Position in Law and Technology

The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan seeks to fill a two-year term position. Candidates with expertise in law and technology and intellectual property law are encouraged to apply. Additional expertise in corporate/commercial law would be an added benefit. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and administration at the College. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence their employment on January 1, 2027.

The College of Law is the oldest law school in western Canada, and has provided public service, innovative legal education and high-quality legal scholarship to the province, Canada and beyond since 1912. We graduate leaders in a host of different areas with alumni holding judicial, political, academic, and private and public sector positions at the highest levels in several different regions within the country and beyond. Our faculty members are award-winning researchers and teachers, recognized for their research contributions, teaching innovation, and effectiveness. The College hosts two important centres, the Indigenous Law Centre and CREATE Justice, and there are opportunities for significant interdisciplinary partnerships between the College and other academic units on campus. The College has embraced the interdisciplinary opportunities presented by being part of a major research-intensive university. This fact is reflected in the value the law school attributes to the creation and dissemination of diverse forms of knowledge and the use of that knowledge to better the human condition.

The College boasts three major endowed chairs, the Ariel F. Sallows Chair in Human Rights, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, and the most recently endowed Estey Chair in Business Law. These chairs allow us to bring distinguished scholars from Canada and around the world to the University thus enriching the academic life of the College. The College offers a thesis-based LL.M. degree that attracts promising new researchers. In addition, the College actively pursues world-renowned academics to present seminars on a wide array of issues and annually plays host to at least one major conference or workshop.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. 

Salary ranges for this position for the 2026-27 academic year is as follows:

Assistant Professor: $113,527 to $135,535

If you wish to become part of a highly collegial, dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, or know more about the opportunities this position provides, please contact or apply to:

Professor Martin Phillipson 

Dean, College of Law

University of Saskatchewan

15 Campus Drive

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

S7N 5A6

Telephone: (306) 966-5910

law.search@usask.ca

If you wish to apply, you must hold a JD/LLB and a post-graduate degree in Law with a strong preference for a PhD in Law or PhD in another relevant discipline. You must provide a current CV, three academic letters of reference, samples of your peer-reviewed publications, and copies of both peer and student teaching evaluations if available. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The College will begin considering applications in July 2026. 

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.

The College is particularly interested in receiving applications from Indigenous candidates and is committed to supporting career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to ensure we reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Applicants that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. 

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.