EN241: Advanced Academic Writing (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops students' ability to communicate effectively in several genres of academic writing and presentation. Topics may include: review of principles of effective academic writing and essay form, along with self-evaluation techniques; organization, structure and execution techniques for senior level term papers, journal-length articles, long-form research thesis papers or Major Research Papers; writing effective grant and graduate school application proposals; constructing effective conference and seminar presentations; writing annotated bibliographies and literature reviews; and communicating effectively about academic topics in digital and social media.

Requirements

• MA
• English or related discipline
• Teaching experience at the university-level
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred
• Research expertise (dissertation, publications and/or conference presentations) in English is an asset
• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline

Responsibilities

• Develops students' ability to communicate effectively in several genres of academic writing and presentation.
• Review of principles of effective academic writing and essay form, along with self-evaluation techniques.
• Organization, structure and execution techniques for senior level term papers, journal-length articles, long-form research thesis papers or Major Research Papers.
• Writing effective grant and graduate school application proposals.
• Constructing effective conference and seminar presentations.
• Writing annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.
• Communicating effectively about academic topics in digital and social media.

What This Job Offers

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