Wilfrid Laurier University
Location
Unorganized Rainy River, Ontario
The instructor will teach a course on anti-discriminatory education, focusing on systemic barriers and exclusion in the Ontario education system. They will guide teacher candidates in applying strength-based approaches to become agents of social change.
Requires a Master's degree in Education, a Bachelor of Education, and K-10 teaching certification. Candidates should have experience in anti-discriminatory education and post-secondary teaching experience.
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education
Department: N/A
Campus: Other
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 11488
Please note in accordance with Article 13.3.10 of the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part Time Librarians Collective Agreement, only applications from internal members of the CTF bargaining unit as defined by Article 13.7.2.17 will be considered.
EU442 VS: Anti-Discriminatory Education: From Deficit Thinking to Strength-Based Approaches (Winter 2027) – Internal Posting for CTF Members Only
Term: Winter 2027
Dates of Term: January 5, 2027-February 23, 2027
Mode of Delivery: Virtual
Type of Instruction: Online
Fridays 1:00 - 3:50pm
3/18 (.25 credit weight)
Anticipated Class Size: 45-50
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: June 11, 2026
Posting ends: June 25, 2026
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This course examines a range of equity and diversity issues in the Ontario education system, particularly the different ways that exclusion and discrimination manifests through school policies and practices. The interlocking nature of oppression rooted in deficit thinking are discussed to understand the historical roots and on-going systemic barriers for equity-deserving groups. Strength-based approaches to teaching and community work are shared to encourage Teacher Candidates to be agents of social change and advocates for their students.
– Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades K – 10 teaching experience and/or school leadership experience in anti-discriminatory education
Qualifications: – Required Discipline: Education
Qualifications: – Required Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications: – Required Professional Designation:
Qualifications: Other
Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in teacher education; Teaching in Ontario schools; Evidence of use of anti-discriminatory practices in education contexts; Scholarship in anti-discriminatory education in Ontario schools
$5106.20
Application Deadline: June 25, 2026
A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
Dr. Jennifer M. Straub
Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee
Faculty: of Education
Wilfrid Laurier University: Waterloo, Ontario
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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement [https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/collective-agreement-wlufa-part-time-cas-and-librarians.html], for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric [https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/assessment-rubrics-ctf-candidates.html]. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF) [https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/documents/candidate-application-form.docx]. The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.
Candidate Application form (CAF) [https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/documents/candidate-application-form.docx] is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement [https://wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/collective-agreement-wlufa-part-time-cas-and-librarians.html] for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3
Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.
All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.
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Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.
All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.
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