Position Summary: Analysis and critical evaluation of fundamental legal concepts such as law, rights, commands, social and moral rules, primary and secondary rules, sovereignty, international law, war, punishment, social justice, and property.

Students will engage with both classical and contemporary texts through close reading and analysis.

In addition, the course will incorporate critical perspectives from Critical Race Theory, Critical Legal Feminism, and Indigenous Legal traditions, providing a diverse understanding of legal frameworks.

Qualifications Required Academic Degree: PhD Qualifications Required Discipline: PhD in Philosophy Qualifications Required Areas of Specialization: Qualifications Required Skilled Designation: PhD(required) Qualifications

Other: Areas of Competence: Legal Philosophy or has taken at least one graduate level course in legal philosophy, has previously taught the course or a relevantly similar course, or has research expertise (has discussed it in their dissertation or has presented or published papers in the area).

Salary:$10,212.40 Application Deadline: August 3, 2026 Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants CV (required.

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Applications may be addressed to: Dr.

Ashwani

Peetush, Chair Philosophy Department Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario c/o To Apply: Please click the gold Apply Now buttonlocatedon the topright handside of the page.

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