Two-year Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts 

Department: Communication Studies 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 9648 

Wilfrid Laurier University -- The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a 2-year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor level commencing August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. We seek to hire a critical communication studies scholar with demonstrated expertise in health communication or environmental communication. We particularly encourage applicants whose research and/or teaching incorporates global, Indigenous, and/or disability studies perspectives.

Applicants must have a completed PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate discipline by the start of the appointment. The preferred candidate will have a strong research record, as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed sources, and a record of excellence in teaching. The teaching workload for this position is five one-term courses, at the undergraduate and Master’s level. 

Communication Studies is a leading program in the critical study of communication and media in Canada. We study the intersection of language, media and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective and train students in the histories, theories and methodologies of Communication Studies. The department also offers a Combined BA in Cultural Studies. With an average of nearly 700 majors each year, Communication Studies is one of the largest programs in the Faculty of Arts and in 2026 we celebrate our 25th anniversary.  

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, up to two selected publications and a teaching dossier. The teaching dossier should include copies of course evaluations, selected course outlines and a brief reflection on teaching and the applicant's teaching experience. 

Candidates should also provide contact information (address, telephone, and email) for three referees to: 

Dr. Jade Miller, Chair, 

Department of Communication Studies

Wilfrid Laurier University

75 University Ave. W.

Waterloo, ON, N2C 3C5 

WHERE TO SUBMIT:

Submission of applications must be done electronically through this job portal and clicking on the APPLY NOW (top right, bottom right). Applications will be accepted until Monday June 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty research interests at https://students.wlu.ca/programs/arts/communication-studies/index.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/

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.