LTA, Assistant Professor or Lecturer - Indigenous or Black Scholars, Commercial Law
LTA, Assistant Professor or Lecturer - Indigenous or Black Scholars, Commercial Law
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LTA Assistant Professor or Lecturer Indigenous or Black Scholars Commercial Law
Date Posted: May 5 2025
Posting Deadline: June 15 2025
Department: Sobey School of Business Department of Accounting
Type of Employment: 81month Contract Fulltime
Group Affiliation: SMUFU
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success.
The Department of Accounting and Commercial Law in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Marys University invites applications from Indigenous and Black Scholars for a limited term appointment at the Assistant Professor or Lecturer rank commencing August 4 2025 (8month teaching contract with a 4week paid preparatory period). The recruitment and retention of Indigenous and Black scholars is critical to building a culture of inclusivity and to integrating diverse expertise and experiences in curricular offerings research/scholarly activities teaching and service.
The aptitude and ability to teach classes in Commercial Law at the undergraduate level is required. Universitylevel teaching experience will be an important consideration for the appointment. The successful candidate will normally teach a total of five class sections over the Fall and Winter semesters of the academic year if hired at the Assistant Professor rank or six class sections if hired at the Lecturer rank. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in student advising and support as well as other service activities.
Job Information and Responsibilities
Most undergraduate commercial law classes are taught inperson and on campus and use a common syllabus. The successful candidate will be expected to help develop that common syllabus teach several sections and coordinate our Commercial Law course at the introductory level. Other potential teaching assignments at the undergraduate or graduate level beyond the primary needs of the introductory course will be determined by the Department Chair based on the candidates background interests and program needs.
Experience and Education Requirements
For an appointment at the Assistant Professor rank an earned doctorate is expected. For an appointment at the Lecturer rank a masters degree in an applicable field and/or a professional law degree and significant recent professional legal experience is required.
Application Details
- Applicants should submit their application by email to emailprotected with a copy to emailprotected.
- Please submit only one consolidated pdf document which includes: a letter of application curriculum vitae teaching portfolio teaching evaluations statement of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and the full contact information of three referees.
- All applicants will be invited to self identify once they have applied. In accordance with our employment equity provisions only those who identify as Indigenous or Black will be considered.
- Complete application files must be received by June 15 2025 or until the position is filled.
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Saint Marys University Faculty Employment Opportunities
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primary undergraduate universitiesknown for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our 7000 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the worlda world without limits.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
