HI293 BR: History of Canada Since Confederation (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

A survey of Canadian history from Confederation to the present, which addresses key social, cultural and political issues while highlighting the history of Indigenous peoples. Topics include state expansion, modernization, protest and reform, war and society, class, gender and family, racialized identities, and the place of Canada in the world.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History.
• CV.
• Candidate Application Form (CAF).
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching, including course evaluations (for external applicants).
• Verification of highest degree (for external applicants).
• Applications must be submitted electronically by 23:59 local time on Wednesday June 3, 2026.
• Must be able to perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Nice To Haves

• Research expertise in the subject matter of the course.
• Prior teaching experience in the subject matter of the course.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Teaching Dossier (optional).
• Sample Course Outline (2 pages maximum) (optional).

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for the HI293 BR: History of Canada Since Confederation course.
• Address key social, cultural, and political issues in Canadian history from Confederation to the present.
• Highlight the history of Indigenous peoples.
• Cover topics including state expansion, modernization, protest and reform, war and society, class, gender and family, racialized identities, and the place of Canada in the world.
• Potentially use AI tools in the hiring process (though the posting states 'No').
• Mark and grade student work.
• Coordinate large classes or multi-section courses if applicable.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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