Job Description

Date: May 17, 2023 Location: Waterloo, CA Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Position Title: GS361: Disasters, Vulnerability and Resistance Term: Fall (September 1 ? December 31, 2023) Days/Times: Mondays, 4:00 ? 6:50 pm Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 Anticipated Class Size: 40 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: May 17, 2023 Posting ends: June 1, 2023 by 11:59 pm
Position Summary: This course addresses the social analysis of disasters, including interpretations of risk, vulnerability, and resilience; the link between emergency response, reconstruction, and development; the impact of climate change; and cultural interpretations of calamity. Case studies will illustrate the various issues.
Qualifications ? Required: Master?s Degree Qualifications ? Discipline: Humanities or Social Sciences Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Demonstrated expertise in political, social and/or cultural theory.
Salary: $9,025.89 (step 0) Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants

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

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for 2 Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching (Official evaluations only; summaries not accepted)

Optional

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

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.
Applications may be addressed to: GS PTAC Hiring Committee
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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 indigenous@wlu.ca. 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 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. Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit: 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. 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.