LY100 BR1 - Introduction to Law & Society (Fall 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This course is designed to introduce students to the broad ranging field of Law and Society. Our focus is to challenge how people ordinarily understand Law by beginning to think about the various ways that law shapes social life and how social life shapes the creation and transformation of law. Themes addressed may include law and social control, law and culture, law and economics, law and violence, law and governance, law and diversity, and law and social change. Students will consider the various ways law gains its meaning and authority from society and the extent to which law shapes society through its regulatory and ideological force.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• MA and LLB
• Significant work experience in a field directly related to course content
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Nice To Haves

• Background in interdisciplinary study and/or research
• Prior teaching experience
• Evidence of good teaching (e.g., course outlines, student evaluations, peer reviews, teaching awards, or curriculum development)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Teaching Dossier (Optional)
• Sample Course Outline (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Lecture
• Teach Introduction to Law & Society course
• Engage students in understanding the relationship between law and society
• Address themes such as law and social control, law and culture, law and economics, law and violence, law and governance, law and diversity, and law and social change
• Explain how law gains meaning and authority from society
• Discuss the extent to which law shapes society through its regulatory and ideological force

What This Job Offers

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