Director, International Human Rights Program (TERM)

Date Posted: 03/12/2026
Req ID: 47246
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About Us:

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. Jackman Law's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Description:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean J.D. Program (“Assistant Dean”), and the Associate Dean, Research (“Associate Dean”) where appropriate, the Director of the International Human Rights Program (the “IHRP”) at the Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law (“the Faculty”) provides clinical, educational, and administrative leadership and support to the IHRP. 

Working within the academic mandate and structures of the Faculty and the University of Toronto, the incumbent is the primary contact and responsible for all matters related to the IHRP. The Director takes a leading role in developing strategic priorities, objectives, policies and protocols for the IHRP. In consultation with the Faculty Advisory Committee, the Director oversees all of the IHRP’s advocacy initiatives, including the clinic, working groups, speaker series, student publications and reports. 

The Director engages in pedagogical activities including directly supervising students working on advocacy and clinical projects, developing IHRP experiential education offerings including mentorship initiatives and summer fellowships, and organizing seminars, programs, workshops and conferences. 

The Director is also responsible for drafting position papers, reports, and pleadings; representing the IHRP to various stakeholder groups, including the legal profession, judiciary, policy makers, public interest advocates, private organizations, government, funders, and law schools across Canada and internationally; and overseeing all operations, including internal and external communications, finances, fundraising, public relations, and publications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• LL.B. (J.D.) degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LL.M or other graduate degree is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ related experience in a law firm, public organization, or government office, including experience relevant to international human rights advocacy and litigation.
• Extensive variety of experience in dealing with members of the legal profession and international human rights advocates both within and outside Canada.
• Strong familiarity with legal education, public interest advocacy, and international human rights law.
• Related experience in senior positions within administration and management in a publicly funded or public interest organization is an asset.
• Wide range of career experience including dealings with the media, funders, students, and the general public is an asset.
• Comprehensive and global understanding of the University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system, is an asset.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and be able to practice law in the Province of Ontario.
• Experience practicing law in another jurisdiction is an asset.

Skills:

• Proficient with of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and internet searching.

Other:

• Demonstrated superior oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective problem solver.
• Well-developed judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong fundraising skills, including experience in grant development.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Superior drive and enterprise. Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Diplomacy, discretion, tact, pleasant manner, ability to work well independently as well as with a wide variety of people.

Closing Date: 05/22/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 -- Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter: Jasmin Olarte

Note: This posting is for a limited-term backfill ending December 2027