Assistant Professor in Law and Society / Sociology of Law

University of Toronto · Department of Sociology, University of Toronto Mississauga

Apply by 19 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

The University of Toronto Mississauga seeks a tenure-stream Assistant Professor whose sociolegal research advances Law and Society or Sociology of Law and who can contribute quantitative or mixed-methods teaching. Applications close on 19 October 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga is recruiting a tenure-stream scholar whose research advances sociological understanding of law across the breadth of sociolegal scholarship. The search is open to theoretical, comparative, historical and transnational approaches, but candidates must also demonstrate expertise in quantitative methods and/or mixed-methods research and the ability to teach undergraduate quantitative or research methods. The faculty member will build an independent, externally funded research program, teach in the UTM undergraduate curriculum, contribute to the Criminology, Law & Society program, and participate in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Sociology through graduate teaching and supervision.

The department's broader research environment spans inequality, race and ethnicity, migration, gender and sexuality, organizations, political sociology, health, family and culture,



creating scope for interdisciplinary sociolegal work. The position therefore combines substantive scholarship on law and society with explicit methodological responsibilities in quantitative or mixed-methods sociology.

law and society sociology of law sociolegal studies quantitative methods mixed methods criminology legal institutions

Level

Researcher

Time Commitment

Full-time

Start Date

Jul 1, 2027

Duration

Full time tenure-stream continuing appointment

Reference Code

48810

Field

Law and Society / Sociology of Law

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount CAD 138000-178000 / Per Year

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Year

Requirements

Education

PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.

Experience

Demonstrated excellence in Law and Society / Sociology of Law research and teaching is required, including expertise in quantitative and/or mixed methods. Evidence may include strong publications, research statements, conference presentations, awards, teaching accomplishments and referee endorsements.

Technical Skills

Quantitative social research Mixed-methods research Sociolegal research

General Skills

Independent research University teaching Graduate supervision Research communication Academic service

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