YC200 A - Youth and Children Through the Ages (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides students with an introduction to the major themes, arguments, and methodologies in the history of childhood. Topics include family, work, education, play, and health. The course will explore diverse experiences of childhood from infancy to emerging adulthood.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Advanced doctoral training with a focus in History
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
• Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
• Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)

Nice To Haves

• Previous university teaching experience in a similar course
• Refereed publications in the area of History of Childhood

Responsibilities

• Teach YC200 A – Youth and Children Through the Ages course during the Winter 2027 term.
• Deliver lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:50 PM.
• Manage a class size of approximately 120 students.
• Assess students based on the Candidate Application Form (CAF) and Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in supplemental documents.
• Adhere to the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement.

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