University of Toronto: Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Professor - Criminal Law, Sociology of Law, Empirical Legal Studies, Social & Legal Theory
Date Posted: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43922
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Criminal Law, Sociology of Law, Empirical Legal Studies, and Social and Legal Theory. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in Law, Sociology, Criminology, or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Candidates should hold a JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal training. Experience with or interest in legal practice, public policy, or advocacy work is required. We are interested in scholars whose work bridges various sociolegal and criminological boundaries with extensive experience in empirical research methods and their application to legal studies. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
The successful candidate's application materials will demonstrate research excellence in the following areas: criminal justice and punishment, sociolegal theory, legal institutions, empirical methodologies in legal studies, law and race, criminal law, and the intersection of law with social justice and inequality. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.