PP213: Legal Philosophy (Fall 2026) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only
Date: Jul 27, 2026
Location: Waterloo, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
PP213: Legal Philosophy (Fall 2026) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only
Please note in accordance with Article 13.3.10 of the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part Time Librarians Collective Agreement, only applications from internal members of the CTF bargaining unit as defined by Article 13.7.2.17 will be considered.
Position Title: PP213: Legal Philosophy
Term: Fall 2026
Days/Times: Monday Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 6:50 pm
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Mode of Delivery: Lecture
Anticipated Class Size: 100
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: July 27, 2026
Posting ends: August 3, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
Position Summary:
Analysis and critical evaluation of fundamental legal concepts such as law, rights, commands, social and moral rules, primary and secondary rules, sovereignty, international law, war, punishment, social justice, and property. Students will engage with both classical and contemporary texts through close reading and analysis. In addition, the course will incorporate critical perspectives from Critical Race Theory, Critical Legal Feminism, and Indigenous Legal traditions, providing a diverse understanding of legal frameworks.
Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD
Qualifications – Required Discipline: PhD in Philosophy
Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications – Required Professional Designation: PhD (required)
Qualifications – Other: Areas of Competence: Legal Philosophy or has taken at least one graduate level course in legal philosophy, has previously taught the course or a relevantly similar course, or has research expertise (has discussed it in their dissertation or has presented or published papers in the area).
Salary: $10,212.40
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
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CV (required. Max 10 pages)
Required for External Applicants
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Names and Contact Information for Referees
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Evidence of Good Teaching
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Verification of highest degree
Optional
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Cover Letter
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Teaching Dossier (10 pages maximum including most recent evaluations and teaching statement)
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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. Ashwani Peetush, Chair
Philosophy Department
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
c/o anechita@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. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
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