SY231B, Sociology of Suicide (Fall 2026) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The course examines the social construction of the suicidal state of mind, attempted suicide, completed suicide, suicide rates and the social problem of suicide.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Sociology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate professional training and/or experience relevant to the substantive content of the course.
• University teaching experience (course directorship; tutorial leadership not considered).
• Evidence of explicit sociological orientation.
• Internal members of the CTF bargaining unit as defined by Article 13.7.2.17.

Nice To Haves

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Teaching Dossier (Optional)
• Sample Course Outline (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Deliver lecture instruction for the course SY231B, Sociology of Suicide.
• Assess student performance through various methods, potentially including grading and marking.
• Manage and coordinate a large class size of up to 60 students.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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