Women and Gender Relations in Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University

• Position Title: WS202A Women and Gender Relations in Canada
• Term: Winter term (January 1 – April 30, 2025)
• Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00-2:20 pm
• Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36
• Type of Course: Lecture (in-person)
• Anticipated Class Size: 100
• Additional Course Requirements: None

Job Description

A study of the interconnections among gender, race, region, indigeneity, class, and other factors at work in constructing nationalisms and other identities within a Canadian context. Topics may include critically examining multiculturalism, aboriginal history, immigration, maternity, sexuality, religion, and representation.

• Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree (MA)
• Qualifications – Discipline: Women & Gender Studies or cognate discipline.
• Qualifications – Areas of Specialization: Thorough knowledge of intersectional feminist analysis in a Canadian context, including, but not limited to, indigeneity, gender, race, class, and sexuality.
• Salary: $9206.40 (subject to CA article 25.2)
• Application Deadline:  June 13, 2024

Submit with Application

• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of the highest degree

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

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Note

Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored. CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF.  The link to the faculty-specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form that is due within five days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for a posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.

For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3. Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time on the posting date.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have the education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors. Diversity and a culture of inclusion are key pillars of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and are one of Laurier’s core values.

Laurier is committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca.

Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who want to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada. Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding. All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee.  Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.