UU101A Perspectives on Sustainability (Winter 2027)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science 

Department: Psychology 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 11874 

Position Title: UU101A Perspectives on Sustainability (Winter 2027)

Term: Winter 2027 (January 1 – April 30)

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:50 am

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 180

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: 23 September 2026

Posting ends: 8 October 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No

Position Summary: The course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the topic of sustainability and is designed to be accessible and career relevant for students from all faculties. The focus is on understanding the challenges of sustainability with respect to different spheres (e.g., ecological, economic, socio-cultural) and at different scales from personal to global. Guest lecturers will explore sustainability from a variety of perspectives and students will develop their own plans of action to address concrete sustainability issues.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master's degree completed, or current enrolment in a doctoral program with a minimum of two years completed, in a relevant discipline.

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Environmental Studies, Sustainability Studies, Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Economics, Engineering, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, or a related discipline with demonstrated expertise in sustainability.

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Demonstrated expertise in sustainability and sustainable development, including environmental, economic, social, cultural, behavioural, policy, governance, or community dimensions of sustainability.

Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:  

Qualifications – Other: Record of scholarly activity in a sustainability-related field, normally evidenced through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, research reports, or equivalent scholarly contributions. Previous university teaching experience is preferred.

Salary: $10,212.40

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (Maximum 10 pages in total with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Note that applications will be scored according to the program specific rubric linked below. It is therefore important that rubric evaluation items are directly addressed when completing the CAF. Internal applicants need not address Laurier seniority points in the CAF as this information will already be available to the selection committee.

Applications will not be considered from candidates who do not possess the academic degree qualifications identified in the job posting. Where a record of peer-reviewed publications in a specific field is required, applications from candidates without such publications will also not be considered.

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

• Ensure a summary of course teaching evaluations is included in section 3 of the CAF. If evaluations are unavailable, candidates should provide a brief explanation.

Optional

• Cover Letter (Maximum 3 pages in total with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).
• Teaching Dossier (Maximum 30 pages in total with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).
• 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:

PTAC-Hiring Committee
Department of Psychology
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. 

Please Note:

Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.

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.

For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 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 welcome to contract 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 posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at FacultyRelations@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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.