Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts
Department: English-Brantford
Campus: Other
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 9453
Position Title: EN241 VA2: Advanced Academic Writing
Term: Fall 2025 (September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025)
Days/Times: Asynchronous
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Type of Course: Online
Anticipated Class Size: 50
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: Monday May 26, 2025
Posting ends: Monday June 9, 2025
Position Summary: Develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in several genres of academic writing and presentation. Topics may include: review of principles of effective academic writing and essay form, along with self-evaluation techniques; organization, structure and execution techniques for senior level term papers, journal-length articles, long-form research thesis papers or Major Research Papers; writing effective grant and graduate school application proposals; constructing effective conference and seminar presentations; writing annotated bibliographies and literature reviews; and communicating effectively about academic topics in digital and social media.
Qualifications – Required Degree: MA
Qualifications – Disciple: English or related discipline
Qualifications – Other:
· PhD preferred
· Experience teaching academic writing at the university level
· Research expertise (dissertation, publications and/or conference presentations) in academic writing is an asset
Salary: $5554.87 (Stipend)
Application Deadline: Monday June 9, 2025
Submit with Application:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the FLA English CTF hiring rubric and Appendix H of the Collective Agreement to ensure all necessary materials are submitted.
Required for All Applicants
- CV (required)
- Candidate Application Form (CAF)[please click the link to download the form]
Required for External Applicants
- Names and Contact Information for Referees
- Copies of complete official course evaluation summaries for past (5) university level-courses taught
- Evidence of Effective Teaching
- Verification of highest degree
Optional
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Lisa Wood
c/o Nicole Morgan
Questions can be directed to Nicole Morgan (nmorgan@wlu.ca). Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.
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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, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
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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.
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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.
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