Professeur(e) adjoint(e), agrégé(e) ou titulaire et Directrice ou Directeur de la Clinique d'intérêt public et de politique d'Internet du Canada (CIPPIC) Samuelson-Glushko - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor and Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC)

University of Ottawa • Lexington, MA

43d • $99,377

About The Position

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

Requirements

• clinical, policy, or litigation experience in law and technology
• hold a common law or civil law degree and be a member in good standing of a provincial or state bar
• completed or be about to complete a master's or doctoral degree in law, or a doctoral degree in a related discipline
• Strong communication skills
• passive bilingualism in the other official language of Canada is a requirement for tenure

Nice To Haves

• Active bilingualism would be an asset

Responsibilities

• clinic management and administration
• collaborating with the CIPPIC Governance Committee to set priorities
• coordinating and managing activities such as policy development, public interest advocacy, public education, and the training of law students
• CIPPIC’s fundraising and promotion, including social media communication and outreach
• supervise staff lawyers, intern students, fellows, and volunteer students
• report regularly to the CIPPIC Governance Committee

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees