Dr. Edgar Gold Chair in Maritime Law and Global Trade

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  • Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada View on Map
  • Post Date : October 29, 2026
  • Apply Before : November 16, 2026
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  • Job ID 366173
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  8 Years +
  • Gender  Any
  • Industry  Legal / Law
  • Qualifications  Master’s Degree

Job Description

The Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, expected to commence July 1, 2027, with the successful candidate holding the Dr. Edgar Gold Chair in Maritime Law and Global Trade for a five-year term, renewable subject to funding. Named in honour of Dr. Edgar Gold, an internationally recognized expert in international ocean law and marine environmental policy, the Chair provides leadership and fosters public engagement in maritime law, trade, shipping and ocean governance, strengthening Canada’s capacity to advance its prosperity, sovereignty and global engagement. The Chair holder will lead research on Canadian and international maritime law, with access to the Maritime Law and Global Trade Leadership Fund, lead or contribute to grant applications, build interdisciplinary research teams and partnerships, lead courses and supervise graduate students in Canadian and international maritime and shipping law, contribute to research and teaching on international trade, and work with the Marine & Environmental Law Institute (MELAW), including an annual conference on maritime law and trade. The ideal candidate will have an outstanding academic record, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, and a strong record of scholarly engagement in maritime law and trade, and must hold an LL.B. or J.D. or equivalent law degree as well as relevant graduate credentials, with a preference for a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, five-year vision statement and list of referees, are accepted until November 16, 2026 (posting F817P). Source: Dalhousie University.

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