ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STUDIES, ONE YEAR LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STUDIES,
ONE YEAR LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT

The Faculty of Education (https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-education/index.html) at Wilfrid Laurier University (https://www.wlu.ca/) invites applications for a Limited Term Appointment faculty position in International Education Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor in Education beginning July 1, 2025 (ending June 30, 2026), subject to budgetary approval. Teaching duties will be assigned on our Waterloo campus.

The position is open to candidates who hold a completed PhD in Education or EdD, by the start of the appointment. A person with significant experience in international education with a Master’s degree will be considered.

The duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:
• teach core courses in the International Education Studies (Bachelor of Arts) program.
• engage in an active research program related to pre-service teacher education in International Education Studies.
• collaborate with colleagues in the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts
• engage in leadership and active service to the Faculty and the University, including program development and support on the Waterloo campus.

Successful candidates must:
• provide evidence of effective teaching related to International Education Studies in a post-secondary teacher education context.
• provide evidence of teaching diverse groups of learners and incorporating equity and inclusion into their pedagogy and practices.
• have a minimum of three years of professional experience (teaching, leadership) in international schools or organizations which support international education
• provide evidence of an emerging research program in areas of International Education Studies such as international schools and/or international/comparative education.
• be eligible for graduate faculty status; (https://academic- calendar.wlu.ca/section.php?cal=3&s=1017&ss=4184&y=84)

Preference will be given to candidates who have:
• teaching qualifications, with preference given to candidates holding Ontario College of Teachers certification.
• teaching experience in a variety of elementary school grades.
• teaching experience in International Baccalaureate programs.

WHERE TO SUBMIT:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a teaching dossier that includes summaries of course evaluations and course outlines. Applicants should also provide contact information for three referees. Application materials should be addressed to:

ATTN: Dr. Steve Sider, Chair
Faculty of Education

Electronic submission of applications is preferred as a single PDF and will be accepted through this job portal by clicking on the APPLY NOW button (top right) until April 14, 2025 at 11:59pm.

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 qualified members of the 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 would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
• Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Dr. Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean of Education (mcantaliniwilliams@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact hr@wlu.ca.

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