AN232J: Medicine and Healing (Fall 2026)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: Anthropology 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 11098 

Position Title: AN232J: Medicine and Healing

Term: Fall 2026 (September 1 – December 31, 2026)

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30am-12:50pm

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 70

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: May 25, 2026

Posting ends: June 9, 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No

Position Summary:

This course offers an introduction to the anthropological study of health, illness, and healing practices across cultures and societies. Through examining various case studies, theoretical frameworks, and ethnographic research, students will explore the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of health and healthcare systems. We aim to cover cultural constructions of illness and wellness; traditional and “western” biomedical healing rituals; illness as a symbolic and communication practice; matters of incommensurate frameworks, etc.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s Degree, PhD preferred

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Anthropology; Social/Public Health; Human Geography or equivalent.

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Sociocultural processes

Qualifications - Preferred Areas of Specialization: Health and illness in cross-cultural perspective

Salary: $10,212.40 (Step 0)

Application Deadline: June 9, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Teaching Dossier

• Sample Course Outline

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree
• Cover Letter

Applications may be addressed to: Anthropology PTAC Hiring Committee

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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 indigenous@wlu.ca. 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 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 posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at FacultyRelations@wlu.ca.

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