Full-Time, 1-year Limited Term Appointment as Assistant Professor, in Women and Gender Studies

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: Women and Gender Studies 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 10677 

The Women and Gender Studies Program at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a one-year Limited Term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Women and Gender Studies beginning May 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

The Women and Gender Studies program is an interdisciplinary program that engages the study of gender, intersectionality and social justice.

The successful candidate will have an ongoing research program and the ability to teach in at least two (2) of the following areas: Sexuality, gender, and/or race; reproductive and environmental justice; intersectional and decolonial feminisms. The candidate will be expected to teach courses within our offerings: https://academic-calendar.wlu.ca/department.php?cal=1&d=3073&s=1151&y=92

Candidates must have a PhD. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Women and Gender Studies, or a closely-related discipline.

Anticipated Salary Range: $80K to 110K. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of application (addressed to Dr. Alexandra Boutros, Program Coordinator, Women and Gender Studies)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching dossier and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., 1-2 examples of course syllabi, selection of course evaluations). Maximum 30 pages.
• Sample of a recent publication
• Please make arrangements for two (2) reference letters speaking to the candidate’s research and pedagogical potential to be sent to Jumacneil@wlu.ca

WHERE TO SUBMIT: Click on APPLY NOW button (top-right, bottom-right).

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM

The program recognizes that Wilfrid Laurier and its campuses are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee people. Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity (https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/index.html), the Women and Gender Studies program is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process and consideration of candidates with lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply.

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 equity@wlu.ca. 

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. Sofie Lachapelle, Dean of Arts (slachapelle@wlu.ca).  Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

Applicants 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 hr@wlu.ca.  

The Faculty of Arts wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

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 at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers 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.