Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, one of the world's leading law faculties, is committed to setting the standard for excellence in - and pushing the boundaries of - legal scholarship and legal education. Osgoode's professional development arm, Osgoode Professional Development, is a world leader in law school lifelong learning for executives and legal and other professional, leading the way in professional graduate education, experiential skills training, online learning, and in bridging and licensing preparation programs for internationally-trained lawyers.
Professor of Practice - Legal Education
This contractually limited term appointment with Osgoode Professional Development provides the opportunity to conduct research on, and provide leadership on legal education, professional regulation and legal practice; and to advise on, and perform project work in curriculum design using digital technology, PBL, simulation and other innovative techniques.
This appointment is intended for leaders with unique expertise and experience in legal education, including legal doctrine and practice skills curriculum design and pedagogy. It will be of particular interest to educationalists with knowledge and experience in legal education, including common law legal education and practice skills training.
The Professor of Practice will establish a national/global forum for critical and innovative thinking on legal education, professional regulation and legal practice; publish interdisciplinary research valuable to legal educators and professional regulators; provide consulting and advice to academics, regulators and others on teaching and learning of professional skills and practice competencies; and lead projects to implement PBL, legal practice simulations and other innovative learning techniques into non-degree programs, as well as degree programs such as the Professional Master of Laws in Canadian Common Law.
The position will also stand as a platform for the Professor of Practice to make an innovative research contribution in areas such as use of digital technology, PBL and simulations in legal education and practice competencies training.
Terms of Appointment
The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term commencing March 1, 2017, with a possibility of further renewal. Compensation will include salary and benefits, as well as stipend for conferences and travel. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This is not a tenure-stream appointment.
Application
The successful candidate will possess an LL.B., as well as a degree or other certification in Education. An advanced graduate degree is strongly preferred. Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of common law legal education pedagogy, curriculum design and legal profession regulatory and licensing regimes is required; as well as a track record of research, publication and thought leadership in those fields. A track record of success with collaborative curriculum design and implementation is a must.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Interested individuals should submit an application consisting of the following: a cover letter identifying their research and experience in the areas of legal education and professional regulation, as well as examples of successful design and implementation of digital learning in legal education programs; a curriculum vitae (CV); three signed confidential letters of reference; copies of law and graduate transcripts; a research plan; and three sample publications.
Applicants are invited to submit questions and applications to Victoria Watkins, Executive Director, Osgoode Professional Development/Assistant Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School, at vwatkins@osgoode.yorku.ca or by mail to Osgoode Professional Development, 1 Dundas Street West, 26th Floor, PO Box 42, Toronto ON Canada M5G 1Z3
Reference letters should be submitted directly by referees to Wendy Currie-Mills, Associate Director, Finance and Administration, Osgoode Professional Development, 1 Dundas Street West, 26th Floor, Toronto ON Canada M5G 1Z3
Applicants who have questions or who currently hold faculty positions and are concerned about confidentiality are invited to contact Victoria Watkins, Executive Director, Osgoode Professional Development/Assistant Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School, at vwatkins@osgoode.yorku.ca
The deadline for applications is November 25, 2016.
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