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Date: Jun 29, 2022
Location: Brantford, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences
Department: N/A
Campus: Brantford
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 4578
Position Title: CC215 BR: Murder in Canada (Winter 2023)
Term: Winter 2023 (January 9, 2023 – April 10, 2023)
Days/Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Campus: Waterloo
Anticipated Class Size: 150
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Posting ends: July 14, 2022
Position Summary:
The focus of this course is the nature of “everyday” homicide within Canada. Students will learn about Canadian homicide through the use of historical case materials from the National Archives, statistics collected by the federal government and through an exploration of contemporary Canadian cases. Students will also learn about the basic processes which underlie the investigation and prosecution of homicide cases.
Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree
Qualifications – Discipline: MA in Criminology or a cognate discipline (e.g. Sociology/Psychology) with a focus on crime or deviance. Work experience in the filed is an asset, as is prior teaching experience. (MEd/EdD will not be considered to meet the minimum educational requirement)
Salary: $8,414.99
Application Deadline: July 14, 2022
Submit with Application:
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Cover Letter (optional for internal applicants)
Letters of Reference
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Teaching Dossier
Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.
- External candidates should be able to relay (in their cover letter) how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach the course for which they have applied.
Applications may be addressed to:
James Popham
Department of Criminology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, Ontario
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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
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 of the date on the posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.
Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected]. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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.
Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:
Laurier’s mandatory vaccination policy paused May 1. Should public health recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be brought back on short notice. While proof of vaccination requirements paused May 1, Laurier community members should remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as recommended by public health. The university reserves the right to re-implement the vaccination requirement at any time in response to public health conditions. Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its mandatory face-covering policy in effect until further notice.
In-person teaching will be supported by classroom safety and hygiene protocols aligned with public health guidelines in effect at the time and will adhere to any COVID-19 related university policies including the COVID-19 face covering policy. Questions related to classroom safety protocols can be directed to SHERM ([email protected]). Questions related to employment accommodation needs can be directed to the confidential Health & Abilities team in Human Resources [email protected].
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.
