BU231 VA1 - Business Law (Spring 2027) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

2d • Remote

About The Position

This is a practical course in business law and deals with the basic legal principles in those areas of the law considered essential for the business student. Emphasis is placed on the law of contract, Canadian legal institutions, tort law, business associations, business transactions, and various types of contracts found in the context of business relations. Where possible actual court decisions are studied so the student will be made aware of the judicial approach in dealing with particular problems.

Requirements

• LLB/JD degree from a Canadian University or an equivalent degree from another country with a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation.
• Called to the Bar of Ontario or equivalent law society of another Canadian Province or Territory.
• A current member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or equivalent law society of another Canadian Province or Territory.
• Current relevant experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Demonstrated ability to teach law to undergraduate business students.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with in-class and out of class technology.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a faculty teaching team to ensure consistency across classes in a multi-section course across terms with an established course outline.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the content of BU231.
• Must be an internal member of the CTF bargaining unit.
• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) (required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching classes of 100+ students is preferred.
• Evidence of Good Teaching using similar methods and/or addressing similar content as in the posted course.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Teaching Dossier (Optional)
• Sample Course Outline (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Law (BU231 VA1) for the Spring 2027 term.
• Maintain regular and reasonably convenient office hours.
• Deal with in-class and out of class technology.
• Work as part of a faculty teaching team to ensure consistency across classes in a multi-section course.
• Mark and grade assignments and exams.
• Potentially coordinate large classes or multi-section courses.

Benefits

• Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance (see Article 28.2)
• Supplementary Remuneration for coordination of large classes or multi-section courses (see Article 28.3)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level