ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PRE-SERVICE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION, TENURE TRACK

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PRE-SERVICE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION, TENURE TRACK

Company

Wilfrid Laurier University

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of EducationDepartment: N/ACampus: BrantfordEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 9148ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PRE-SERVICE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION, TENURE TRACKThe Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position in the field of Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies Education at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Teaching duties will be assigned on our Brantford campus.The position is open to candidates who hold a completed PhD or Doctorate in Education (EdD) by the start of the appointment.The duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Teach core courses in Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies Education in the Bachelor of Education.
• Provide leadership and program development in the area of Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies in teacher education.
• Teach courses in other programs in the Faculty of Education (Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, PhD in Educational Studies, Bachelor of Arts in International Education Studies, and/or in the Education Minor programs).
• Engage in an active research program related to Literacy/Multi-Literacies and/or related fields.
• Engage in leadership and active service to the Faculty and the University.

Successful candidates must:

• Provide evidence of effective teaching of courses related to Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies Education 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 teaching experience in K-10 contexts with a Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies focus.
• Provide evidence of a productive research program in Language and Literacy/Multi-Literacies Education and/or related fields appropriate to their rank.
• Show evidence of leadership in program development in post-secondary teacher education contexts and/or in national or international educational communities.
• Be eligible for appointment at the Assistant level.
• Be eligible for

.Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have teaching qualifications, with preference given to candidates holding Ontario College of Teachers certification.
• Have teaching experience in Ontario.
• Have experience teaching at the graduate level.

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, ChairFaculty of EducationElectronic 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 .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 atApplicants 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 .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.Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. 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. Contact information can be found atShould you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit 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.

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Location

Brantford, ON

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 01:57:29 GMT

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