Tenure-track position in International Digital Law, School of International Policy and Governanace

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

2d • CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of International Policy and Governance invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the field of international digital law, beginning Fall of 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the proposed Master of Laws (LLM) in International Digital Governance as well as in the Digital Policy Innovation Stream of the existing Master of International Public Policy (MIPP), both of which are housed at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program and curricular life of the LLM and MIPP, including developing and leading experiential learning opportunities for students. Further, the successful candidate will participate in the research and project activities of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre.

Requirements

• J.D./LL.B.
• Graduate degree in law or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of international digital law and governance.
• Demonstrated ability to place legal traditions in dialogue with comparative policy approaches from around the world and at the international level.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with level of career development.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience
• Research specialization in the knowledge economy and intangible assets, digital trade law, AI governance, privacy law and/or intellectual property.
• Experience with program administration and curriculum development.
• Leadership in student experiential learning.
• Engagement with policy practice and international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the proposed Master of Laws (LLM) in International Digital Governance.
• Teach courses in the Digital Policy Innovation Stream of the existing Master of International Public Policy (MIPP).
• Contribute to the program and curricular life of the LLM and MIPP.
• Develop and lead experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Participate in the research and project activities of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level