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Location: Main CampusSession: 2024 Trimestre d\'automne | Fall TermFaculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law SectionUnit: Faculty of Law - Common Law Section_PTCourse Title: Forensic ScienceCourse Code: CML3193Section: ACourse Description: The course is intended to be an introduction to the various scientific aspects of forensic sciences that are often relied upon in the criminal justice system; as part of each lecture there will be a discussion about the law that has developed around the various sciences, however, the course is primarily aimed at educating students on the law.The course will begin with an introductory lecture on the law relating to expert evidence and the role of legal ethics as it applies to forensic science. The lectures that follow will consist of presentations given by recognized experts on topics including fingerprints, bloodstain pattern analysis, impairment by alcohol and drugs, DNA, pathology, psychiatry, firearms, and computer crime. The presentations will include discussion about the involvement of the police, experts, crown attorneys and defence counsel and will make reference to court cases where science has played a role.Posting limited to: Professeur \xc3\xa0 temps-partiel r\xc3\xa9gulier / Regular Part-Time ProfessorDate Posted: March 21, 2024Closing Date: April 23, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveExpected Enrolment: 65Approval date: March 21, 2024Number of credits: 1Work Hours: 13Course type: APosting type: R\xc3\xa9gulier / RegularLanguage of instruction: Anglais | EnglishCompetence in second language: PassiveCourse Schedule: - - - Monday - Friday 19:00 \xe2\x80\x93 21:50Requirements:The Common Law Section is seeking candidates who are leaders in the legal profession. An LL.B., J.D., or equivalent is required for this position. Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (or equivalent) in good standing is also required. The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of evidence law and will be knowledgeable in forensic science. Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.The Common Law Section reserves the right to select a candidate who does not fully meet each of these requirements, where the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s selection would be beneficial to the program, the course, the students or for a related reason.An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click , , or to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 \xe2\x80\x93 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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