PO371: The Constitution and Judicial Politics in Canada (Fall 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

12d • CA$10,212 • Onsite

About The Position

This course examines the evolution of Canada's constitutional regime and the role of the judiciary in the practice of politics of Canada. Topics may include the Canadian Founding, Federalism, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, constitutional reform and amendment, judicial appointment and selection, judicial review and Canadian democracy, judicial activism, the dialogue thesis, and the role of interest groups in judicial litigation.

Requirements

• PhD or LLB or JD degree.
• Background in Political Science or Law.
• Canadian constitutional law and politics specialization preferred.
• CV (required for all applicants).
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) (required for all applicants).
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for external applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching (required for external applicants).
• Verification of highest degree (required for external applicants).

Nice To Haves

• Canadian constitutional law and politics specialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course "The Constitution and Judicial Politics in Canada" (PO371) in Fall 2026.
• Deliver instruction in a lecture format.
• Manage a class size of approximately 50 students.
• Potentially use AI tools in the hiring process (though stated as 'No' for this specific posting, it's a general note about the university's practices).
• Assess applications based on the Candidate Application Form (CAF), Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced supplemental documents.
• Adhere to the criteria established by the part-time hiring committee for review and consideration of applications.
• Ensure fair assessment of each candidate according to the collective agreement and program-specific rubric.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree