Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School

Osgoode Hall Law School, founded in 1889, is one of Canada’s largest and most respected law schools and a centre of influential legal research and thinking. Our students, teachers and scholars share the goals of advancing justice in a world where rights are often contested and supporting the rule of law. Home to more than 60 faculty, over 1,000 students, and over 15,000 alumni, the Osgoode community believes that the rich, innovative and accessible legal education Osgoode provides will empower our graduates to pursue flexible and challenging futures, to be leaders in the legal profession and to serve the cause of justice and make positive change.

The Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School is the senior officer of the Faculty and a member of the University’s senior leadership team. Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President Academic, the Dean is responsible for all aspects of the Faculty’s operations, including strategic planning, budget and funds allocation and development, management of senior administrative staff, maintaining and enhancing strong and productive partnerships with external constituencies, and working collaboratively with this outstanding Faculty to achieve even greater levels of excellence. We seek a highly-respected leader with integrity who possesses qualifications and accomplishments suitable for a tenured appointment in the Faculty, has a proven track record of successful leadership, the ability to develop and promote a shared vision, a demonstrated desire to engage with students and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, decolonization and reconciliation. Leadership experience obtained in the legal profession will be considered, but a strong understanding of, experience with and affinity for the post-secondary education sector is preferred. They must be a highly collaborative colleague inspired by the prospect of working with the broader York University community during an exciting phase of growth. They must possess a vision for emerging trends in legal education, a strong commitment to academic scholarship and research excellence, including legal-based inquiry, an ability to inspire innovation and excellence, and a demonstrated record of achievement in their field. The appointment is based on a five-year term, which is renewable, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023 or as agreed upon with the successful candidate.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community.  The Affirmative Action Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found at http://yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. Please advise if you are a Canadian Citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident in your CV, Cover Letter or by completing the Citizenship form which can  be  accessed  here: https://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form/

York University is partnering with the search firm Perrett Laver on this appointment. For further information and details on how to apply, please download the Appointment Details via the Perrett Laver website by visiting www.perrettlaver.com/candidates and quoting reference 5993. Applications should consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon Eastern Time on Friday, February 10^th.

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