Assistant Professor in Law and Society/Sociology of Law
Tenure-track faculty position in sociolegal scholarship at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Best for:Best for established sociolegal scholars with expertise in quantitative/mixed methods and a track record of high-impact publications in top-ranked journals.
Overview
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Law and Society/Sociology of Law. This role focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, sociology, and sociolegal scholarship, with a strong emphasis on quantitative or mixed-methods approaches. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including quantitative methods courses, while establishing an externally funded research programme. The position integrates into a vibrant tri-campus sociology community with strengths in inequality, migration, and sociolegal studies, offering collaboration opportunities with leading scholars in the field. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, with a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent, innovative research and develop a competitive, externally funded research programme in Law and Society/Sociology of Law.
- Teach undergraduate courses in the Criminology, Law & Society programme, including quantitative or mixed-methods research methods.
- Supervise graduate students as part of the tri-campus University of Toronto Graduate Department of Sociology.
- Contribute to undergraduate instruction in quantitative and mixed methods, strengthening departmental research and teaching in sociolegal studies.
- Participate in departmental service activities and contribute to the broader sociology community at the University of Toronto.
- Establish collaborations with scholars across law, sociology, and related disciplines to advance interdisciplinary research.
- Publish research in top-ranked, field-relevant journals and present findings at major academic conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline, completed by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.
Language: English; proficiency appropriate for academic research and teaching in a North American university setting.
Instruction: English
Publications: Record of publications in top-ranked, field-relevant journals; forthcoming publications also considered.
- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods and/or mixed-methods research.
- Ability to teach undergraduate quantitative research methods and/or sociology courses.
- Strong record of research excellence, including publications in top-ranked, field-relevant journals.
- Evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations, teaching dossiers, or superior teaching performance.
- Experience or potential to establish an externally funded research programme.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- PhD completion required by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, recent writing sample, teaching dossier (including teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations), equity/diversity/inclusion statement, and three reference names/contact details via the University of Toronto’s online application portal.
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Research statement outlining current and future research interests
- Recent writing sample
- Teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations or evidence of superior teaching)
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement
- Names and contact information of three references
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