CS203A5 Conceptual Issues in Comm.(202609)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Tutorial Instructor for the CS203A5 Conceptual Issues in Communication course during the Fall 2026 term. The course involves an analysis of key perspectives in communication theory, focusing on central concepts such as communication, representation, ideology, hegemony, culture industries, the public sphere, self and other, power, discourse, social difference, globalization, and the network society, utilizing primary source readings.

Requirements

• MA degree.
• A demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course.
• Proficiency in Communication Studies or a cognate discipline.
• Submission of a CV.
• Submission of a Candidate Application Form (CAF).
• For external applicants: Names and contact information for referees.
• For external applicants: Evidence of good teaching.
• For external applicants: Verification of highest degree.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching Dossier (optional, may include statement of teaching philosophy, past taught syllabi, prospective syllabi/course outlines, teaching evaluations, other evidence of good teaching).
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum).

Responsibilities

• Instructing a tutorial session for CS203A5 Conceptual Issues in Communication.
• Facilitating analysis of key perspectives in communication theory and central concepts.
• Utilizing primary source readings in the tutorial sessions.
• Potentially performing marking and grading allowance as per Article 28.2 of the collective agreement.
• Potentially coordinating large classes or multi-section courses as per Article 28.3 of the collective agreement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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