ES297-Climate Change and Collective Action

Position Title: ES297-Climate Change and Collective Action

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Geography & Environmental Studies

Term: Winter 2026

Days/Times: M/W, 4:00-5:20 pm

Campus: Waterloo

Hours per week: 3 hours/week; 36 total

Type of Course: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 150

Additional Course Requirements: none

Position Summary:

An interdisciplinary introduction to the human and policy dimensions of climate change explaining foundational concepts using a series of case studies focussing on the physical, social, environmental, and policy challenges facing society. Students strategically and critically examine transitions and transformations to achieve more sustainable and resilient socio-ecological systems.

Qualifications – Required: PhD

Qualifications – Discipline: Geography, Environmental Studies,

Qualifications - Other: PhD or ABD (all but dissertation); Environmental Studies expertise; Preference will be given to candidates who illustrate this area of expertise and also a commitment to active learning in Teaching Dossier.

Salary: $9,206.40

Application Deadline: November 04, 2025; 11:59 pm

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants in a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT:

• CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS IN ONE PDF FILE.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr Robert Mcleman, Chair 

Geography & Environmental Studies Department 

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario  

ggeshire@wlu.ca 

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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.