PO311H/NO309L: Mexican Politics (Fall 2026)

Position Title: PO311H/NO309L: Mexican Politics (Fall 2026) 
Term: Fall 2026 (Sept 1 – Dec 31) 
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 230PM to 350PM 
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 
Mode of Delivery:  In-Person  
Type of Instruction: Lecture 
Anticipated Class Size: 50 
Posted on: May 29 2026 
Posting ends: June 12 2026   

AI tools will be used in the hiring process:  No    
 
Position Summary: 
A study of the politics and government of Mexico focusing on the political system in the context of history and culture. The course examines how colonial patterns influence current challenges like democracy building, poverty and inequality, gender issues, and security. The study of Mexico’s relations with the United States with respect to security, borders, and trade will also be discussed. 
 

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD  
Qualifications – Required Discipline: Political Science or Global Governance 

Qualifications – Other: Previous experience teaching subject preferred 
Salary: $10 212.40 (C.A. article 25.2) 
Application Deadline: June 12 2026 
 
Submit with Application:  

Required for All Applicants 

• CV (required) 

• Candidate application form (CAF) 

Required for External Applicants 

• Names and Contact Information for Referees 

• Evidence of Good Teaching 

• Verification of degree 

Optional 

• Cover Letter 

• Teaching Dossier 

• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum) 

Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.    

Applications may be addressed to: 

Dr. Chris Anderson, Chair c/o 
Lauren Price 
Department of Political Science 
Wilfrid Laurier University 
Waterloo, Ontario 

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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. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.