Full-Time, 1-year Limited Term Appointment as Assistant Professor, in the Anthropology Program

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: Anthropology 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 10629 

Wilfrid Laurier University -- The Anthropology Program invites applications for a one-year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor level commencing May 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. We seek to hire a candidate with expertise in one of the following three areas: (a) law & governance and/or social movements; (b) sex/gender and embodiment and/or medicine, healing & embodiment; (c) the anthropology of narrative and knowledge.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90K to $110K.  Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will teach over the Fall 2026/Winter 2027, including at least one of the following courses:

AN243 Law, Culture and Society

AN261 Anthropology of Sex/Gender and Embodiment

AN334 Folklore, Myth and Oral Narrative

The candidate will also be expected to teach other courses within our offerings: https://academic-calendar.wlu.ca/department.php?cal=1&d=2898&s=1117&y=90

Applicants must have a PhD – or be ABD – in Anthropology. The preferred candidate will have a strong research record as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed sources, a commitment to ongoing ethnographic fieldwork, and a record of excellence in teaching. The teaching workload for this position is five one-term courses at the undergraduate level.

Geographical area is open.

The Anthropology Program focuses on the ethnography of the contemporary world, and on teaching undergraduate students the skills to pursue independent, fieldwork-based research projects.

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of Application (addressed to Dr. Natasha Pravaz, Program Coordinator, Anthropology)
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching dossier or other teaching evidence including copies of course evaluations, selected course outlines and a brief reflection on teaching philosophy and experience. Maximum 30 pages. 
• A writing sample.
• Three reference letters speaking to the candidate’s research and pedagogical potential. If the candidate is ABD, a letter from the PhD supervisor stating the expected date of completion is also required. (Please send letters to: anthropology@wlu.ca).

WHERE TO SUBMIT: Click on the APPLY NOW button at top/bottom-right.

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 13, 2026, 11:59 PM

Applicants can learn more about the program and current faculty research interests at https://students.wlu.ca/programs/arts/anthropology/faculty-and-staff.html

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. Laurier welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-seeking groups. 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 Sofie Lachapelle, Dean of the Faculty of Arts (slachapelle@wlu.ca).

Laurier strives to make our application process accessible and provides accommodations for both applicants and employees as outlined in Policy 8.7: https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html.

If you require assistance applying for this position, to obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, or would like to discuss accessibility and accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the Dean of Arts Office at 519-884-0710 ext. 3361 or at artsinfo@wlu.ca.

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.

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/

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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.