Full-Time, 2-year Limited Term Appointment as Assistant Professor in Canadian History

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: History 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 10656 

The Department of History and Ancient Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a 2-year Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Canadian history beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

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

The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an active and promising research program in the social and cultural history of post-Confederation Canada and a specialization in the history of medicine or the history of science. Preference will be given to scholars who publish in the following areas: the history of disability, the history of health disparities, the history of emotions, or digital humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the History, Philosophy and Ethics of Science Minor through teaching, student mentorship and supervision, as well as research output.

This position may include the possibility to take on a leadership role at the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada (LCSC), helping to broaden its mandate by developing new areas of research focused on the history of medicine, the history of science, and/or digital humanities. Such a role would come with an adjusted course load (the standard course load for this LTA position is 5).   

Applicants must have a PhD in History conferred at the time of application.

The Department recognizes that Wilfrid Laurier and its campuses are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee people. Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity, the Department of History and Ancient Studies is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter (addressed to Dr. Eva Plach, Chair, History and Ancient Studies, eplach@wlu.ca)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching dossier (max. 30 pages) that includes sample syllabi, a selection of course evaluations, a statement of teaching effectiveness
• Sample of publication or work in progress
• Names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate’s research and pedagogical accomplishments and potential.

Where to submit: Click on the APPLY NOW button (top-right, bottom-right).

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM.

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.

Please Note:

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.

CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF.  The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.

For Supplementary Remuneration for 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 candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed 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 programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact 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 posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of the designated 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:

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.

All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee.  Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.