SY339A, Disability & Abnormality (Fall 2026) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A critical analysis of how disabilities are socially constructed and marginalized. Debates within and about disability studies are examined as are the links between disability and governmentality/bio-power.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Sociology or related discipline
• 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

• Areas of Specialization: None specified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for SY339A, Disability & Abnormality course.
• Critically analyze the social construction and marginalization of disabilities.
• Examine debates within and about disability studies.
• Explore the links between disability and governmentality/bio-power.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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