Dr. Christopher Waters

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher S. Waters is an Adjunct Lecturer at Queen's University, specializing in International Law. With an impressive educational background that includes a PhD in International Law and an LLM from Queen’s University, as well as an MBA and LLB from New Brunswick, Christopher has built a diverse career that began with a 28-year tenure in the Canadian Armed Forces. His military roles included various leadership positions and operational deployments, notably as a senior legal advisor in Afghanistan. Following his military service, he transitioned to legal practice as a military lawyer, engaging with administrative law and advising on legal challenges faced by the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to his legal career, Christopher is an active academic, contributing to the education of future lawyers both at Queen's and St. Lawrence College. His research interests focus on the intersection of international human rights law and humanitarian law, particularly in the context of asymmetric conflicts and military operations. Throughout his career, Christopher has been recognized for his insights into military employment law and policy, especially concerning the balance between maintaining operational effectiveness and accommodating disabled employees under Canadian law.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario

Teaches courses on International Law at the Faculty of Law.

Military Lawyer

— Present

Office of Judge Advocate General • N/A

Worked on administrative law grievances and legal advice for military operations.

Senior Legal Advisor

— Present

International Security Assistance Force • Kabul, Afghanistan

Provided legal counsel during military operations.

Director

— Present

Canadian Forces Military Law Centre • Kingston, Ontario

Oversaw legal operations for the Canadian military.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Royal Military College • N/A

Taught military law to students.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.