HR/YC319 BR - Children/Youth Disabilities (Winter 2027)
Wilfrid Laurier University•Brantford, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
This interdisciplinary course addresses issues related to children and youth with disabilities from the perspectives of critical disabilities studies and human rights. Topics addressed may include the roles of self-advocacy, social movements, and child advocates; policy and legislation; practical modalities to facilitate active inclusion; and the transition to adulthood. Domestic and international perspectives will be considered.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
- A record of scholarly research or prior postsecondary teaching experience.
- Ability to address topics including self-advocacy, social movements, child advocates, policy and legislation, practical modalities for inclusion, and transition to adulthood.
- Ability to consider domestic and international perspectives.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in a related discipline.
- Both a record of scholarly research and prior postsecondary teaching experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures for the course.
- Facilitate active inclusion for students.
- Consider domestic and international perspectives on children and youth disabilities.
Benefits
- Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance (Article 28.2)
- Coordination of large classes or multi-section courses (Article 28.3)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
