Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law

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Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law

Company

York University

Job description

Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law (Associate/Full Professor)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York UniversityDate Posted: October 30, 2024
Application Deadline: February 3, 2025Osgoode Hall Law School at York University invites applications from highly qualified applicants for a
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) at the rank of an Associate or Full Professor in Artificial
Intelligence and the Future of Law. This appointment is contingent upon successful nomination to the
Canada Research Chairs prog the Tier 1 level. This is a
tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2025, or as soon as
possible thereafter.We seek to hire a renowned expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law. This
subject area broadly explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence technologies on
legal systems and practices, and their implications for the development and regulation of law in a
rapidly evolving digital landscape.The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program seeks to attract outstanding researchers for careers at
Canadian universities. Tier 1 Chairs are intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their
peers as world leaders in their fields. Appointment to a Tier 1 Chair is for seven years, is renewable
once, and comes with enhanced research support from the program. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair
positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full
professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the
academic sector, nominees must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels.
Please see for further eligibility details.Recognizing the underrepresentation of women and gender minorities among CRCs, this position is
open only to qualified researchers who indicate on the Affirmative Action self-identification form (see
below) that they identify as women or gender non-conforming (e.g., genderfluid, nonbinary, Two-
Spirit, trans man, trans woman). The appointment is part of the University’s Affirmative Action
program, which is based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code.York acknowledges the potential impact of various life circumstances (e.g., illness, disability,
caregiving, family commitments) on a candidate’s record of research and other achievements.
Candidates are encouraged to describe such circumstances and their impact in their application. This
information will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.This is a research-enhanced faculty position partially funded by the program, funded
in part by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. The successful candidate will be eligible for
enhanced start-up funds. In addition, the successful candidate will engage with, and benefit from, the
Connected Minds program, which focuses on scholarship in three main research goals: 1) to
understand how the interplay of humans and intelligent technologies produces unexpected, emergent
properties at the community/whole society levels, 2) predict how new technologies will disrupt thelink to page 2
techno-social collective and 3) use these predictions to drive new research and technology
development. The Connected Minds program is supported by a total of $318 million in funding over
seven years (2023-2030).Osgoode has been shaping the future of legal education in Canada since 1889. The rich, innovative,
and accessible legal education that Osgoode provides empowers our graduates to pursue flexible and
challenging futures, to be leaders in the legal profession, and to serve the cause of justice and the
public good. Our faculty excels in producing foundational, socially engaged, and world-leading
academic scholarship.In making this appointment, Osgoode will seek to advance the objectives underlyi plan identifies six areas of focus:1. Anticipating Society-Level Crisis
2. Law in Local and Global Contexts
3. Rigorous Academic Scholarship
4. Advancing Reconciliation and Justice
5. Student Access and Success
6. Innovative and Engaged Legal EducationCandidate Qualificat

• Degree: All candidates must hold a JD degree, and a graduate degree in law and/or other relevant

discipline (SJD/PHd or equivalent strongly preferred).

• Scholarship:

o A coherent and well-articulated program of research and specialization in Artificial Intelligence
and the Future of Law as described above in the position description.
o A record of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded
research.
o A record of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence of recognized
international calibre in the field, as evident in: the research plan; a record of high quality
publications (or forthcoming publications), including with significant journals in the field;
presentations at major conferences; awards and achievements; and strong recommendations
from referees of high standing.
o Candidates must also be able to take a leadership role in the discussion and debate on
significant questions in the field. The latter capacity may be expressed, for example, through
comments in the public press or participation in public conferences and colloquia.

• Teaching:

o A record of excellence in teaching and dedication to students, demonstrated in: the teaching
dossier; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas
such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and
strong letters of reference.
o Candidates must be capable of being effective teachers at the undergraduate, graduate and
professional levels in the field of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law and other legalDetermined by the hiring unit and York University, not the CRC program.fields that may be informed by this perspective. In addition to teaching relevant courses at
Osgoode, they are also expected to take an active role in the JD, LLM, and PhD programs such as
organizing events and supporting student recruitment.
o Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in current and emerging issues in the field of
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law and related topics and must be able to contribute to
the wider curriculum and be capable of providing leadership in the study of these issues.
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will
involve graduate teaching and supervision. Candidates should have the capacity to direct the
research activities of graduate students and to initiate and raise funds for significant research
projects.Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• Osgoode Hall Law School to the principles of equality and diversity, and inclusion,

broadly understood. We are particularly interested in candidates with diverse backgrounds and
especially encourage candidates in equity, diversity and inclusion categories. As a part of this
commitment, the Law School’s Employment Equity Plan aims to increase the representation on
faculty of members from five groups: women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons
with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Women and gender non-conforming persons (to which
this position is limited) who also identify as members of other equity-seeking groups are
particularly encouraged to apply.

• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are

encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

• York has a pol and is

committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the
workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to
contact François Tanguay-Renaud, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, atApplication Process:

• Due date for completed applications: February 3, 2025
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) copies of law and graduate transcripts; 4) a

detailed research plan; 5) a teaching dossier (see details below); 6) copies of three (3) academic
articles or book chapters authored by the applicant (where published materials are not available,
one or more dissertation/thesis chapter(s) may be submitted in lieu); 7) contact information for
three (3) referees. Candidates may, during the recruitment process, be asked to have their
referees provide their letters of reference directly to Osgoode. All applications will be kept
confidential to the Osgoode Faculty Recruitment Committee and faculty colleagues who provide
reviews of files.

• The teaching dossier should be no more than 15-20 pages and should include: teaching

evaluations; a statement of teaching philosophy; an account of teaching experiences and related
responsibilities (e.g., list of courses taught/course outlines, examples of print and digital teaching
materials and how they are used); a summary of commitment to professional development (e.g.,
participation in teaching workshops, supervision of masters and doctoral students, mentoring newfaculty); and other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student letters of support, teaching
awards).

• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification

for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.

• Direct questions about the position to François Tanguay-Renaud, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment

Committee

• Submit materials: at

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