HI121: Mysteries of the Ancient World (Fall 2026)
Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
This course introduces students to peoples and cultures of the ancient world across several continents, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe prior to European imperialism and contact. These cultures may include the Kingdom of Mutapa, the Olmecs, Han China, Classical Greece and Rome, and the Celts. The focus will be on seminal characteristics and achievements in their respective historical, political, and economic contexts such as the burial of royal retainers, the development of writing, forms of worship including sacrifice, alignments, menhirs, and henges, and ziggurats and pyramids.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in History, Classics, or Near Eastern Studies.
- CV
- Candidate Application Form (CAF)
- Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
- Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
- Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise in the subject matter of the course.
- Prior teaching experience in the subject matter of the course.
Responsibilities
- Teach HI121: Mysteries of the Ancient World course.
- Deliver lectures on peoples and cultures of the ancient world.
- Focus on historical, political, and economic contexts of ancient civilizations.
- Cover topics such as burial of royal retainers, development of writing, forms of worship, alignments, menhirs, henges, ziggurats, and pyramids.
Benefits
- In accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
