REPOSTED: EU417P A5: Curriculum & Pedagogies in Social Stud. & Indigenous Education, PJ (W2027)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education

Department: N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11890

Position Title: REPOSTED: EU417P A5: Curriculum and Pedagogies in Social Studies and Indigenous Education, PJ (Winter 2027)

Term: Winter 2027

Dates of Term: January 5 – April 23, 2027

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Days/Times: Thursday 830-1120

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 (.50 credit weight)

Anticipated Class Size: 45-50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: November 5, 2026

Posting ends: November 19, 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: ​Yes​

Position Summary: This course explores the histories and geographies of marginalized social groups with a focus on Indigenous and settler relationships across Turtle Island. This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to teaching Social Studies using an activist and strength-based lens in the context of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) understandings and perspectives. It consists of a series of weekly themes which prioritize non-hegemonic curriculum content and pedagogies. The course provides opportunities to develop practical understandings through lesson planning, assessment strategies, and the weaving of Indigenous and Western epistemologies in Primary/Junior classrooms. The course focuses on the intersection of micro and macro relationships and power dynamics to advance the role of the educator as an advocate and activist for equity and social justice, as well as learning ways to support primary/junior students in being advocates and activists.

Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education or History and/or Geography; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades K-6 teaching experience in Social Studies and Indigenous pedagogies/perspectives and/or lived experience as an Indigenous person (as per Laurier verification process)

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Education

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Social Studies, History, Geography Education, Indigenous Education

Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:

Qualifications – Other

Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Social Studies, History and/or Geography; Ontario school leadership/teaching experience in Social Studies education with a focus on Indigenous pedagogies and perspectives

Salary: $10,212.40

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

CV (required)

Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Required for External Applicants

Names and Contact Information for Referees

Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations)

Verification of highest degree

Optional

Cover Letter

Teaching Dossier

Sample Course Outline

Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Jennifer M. Straub

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, 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:

Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.

Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 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 [email protected]. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contract 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 posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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:

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