Posting Reason:

Permanent - Replacement

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Faculty of Law - Common Law Section_FT

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2025/11/21

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading educational institution and the world’s largest bilingual (French-English) university. Located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Anishinabe-Algonquin people, right in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life in Canada’s capital.

The Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of technology.

Position Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor and Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC).

Note: Experienced candidates with the appropriate qualifications may be considered for a higher-ranked position. Candidates currently employed in legal education elsewhere are encouraged to contact the Dean directly and confidentially for more information.

Area of Expertise and Responsibilities: This unique position combines academic expertise in law and technology with the practical skills required to advance the public interest in cutting-edge technology law and policy issues as Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC). The position includes reduced teaching responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to original research. As Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Clinic, Canada’s first and only public interest law and technology clinic, you will play a crucial role. Responsibilities include clinic management and administration, collaborating with the CIPPIC Governance Committee to set priorities, and coordinating and managing activities such as policy development, public interest advocacy, public education, and the training of law students.

The Director is also responsible for CIPPIC’s fundraising and promotion, including social media communication and outreach. As Director, you will supervise staff lawyers, intern students, fellows, and volunteer students, and report regularly to the CIPPIC Governance Committee, which is composed of professors and external experts.

Conditions: This vacant tenure-track is open in either the Common Law in French Program, the Common Law in English Program, or both. Please clearly indicate at the beginning of your cover letter whether you are applying for the English Program, the French Program, or both. However, regardless of the program you are applying for, please note that CIPPIC operates in both official languages.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Duties: The duties of faculty members include, in various proportions:

• Teaching activities;

• Scholarly activities demonstrated by research, literary or artistic creation, or professional activities;

• Activities related to service to the university community;

• Supervision of graduate students.

Salary: The base salary for Assistant Professors is $ 99,377 (according to the salary scale in effect on May 1, 2025, Article 41.2.2.2 of the University of Ottawa APUO collective agreement).

Benefits: The University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive benefits package including long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, the University of Ottawa retirement plan, optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement for eligible moving expenses.

Work Location: Common Law Section, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5.

Mandatory Requirements: This position requires clinical, policy, or litigation experience in law and technology. Furthermore, you must hold a common law or civil law degree and be a member in good standing of a provincial or state bar.

The University of Ottawa requires that appointees have completed or be about to complete a master's or doctoral degree in law, or a doctoral degree in a related discipline. If you are currently enrolled in an LLM program, you must obtain the degree within six months of appointment. If you are currently enrolled in a doctoral program, your supervisor must confirm that there is a reasonable probability that you will complete your thesis within 18 months of appointment.

Strong communication skills are necessary. Active bilingualism would be an asset. Please note that passive bilingualism in the other official language of Canada is a requirement for tenure.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of the Common Law Section at the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, at the email address Decanat.CML.Dean@uottawa.ca.

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026. Files will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Discover our career opportunities. Apply online through the University of Ottawa’s career portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.