Wilfrid Laurier University
Location
Waterloo, Ontario
Salary
CA$5,106 - CA$5,106 / YEAR
The instructor will lead a professional learning seminar for second-year Bachelor of Education students, focusing on reflective practice and transition to professional practice. Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as a Faculty Advisor, providing consultation and support to Teacher Candidates during their practicums.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Education, a Bachelor of Education, and possess K-10 teaching experience along with significant supervisory experience as an administrator. Experience in post-secondary teaching and French as a Second Language (FSL) teaching is considered desirable.
Position Title: EU457 (1
DD) Professional Learning Seminar II (F26) - Internal for CTF Members Only
Term: Fall 2026
Sept. 5th-Dec. 18th
Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Type of Instruction: Lecture
Days/Times: Thursday 4pm –5:20pm
3/36 (.25 credit weight)
Anticipated Class Size: 25
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: June 11, 2026
Posting ends: June 25, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: Yes
This course takes place in Year Two of the Bachelor of Education program to engage Teacher Candidates in ongoing professional reflective practice, inquiry, and collaboration. Teacher Candidates meet to share questions and reflections emerging from their professional practice, to engage in collaborative inquiry and problem solving, and to construct professional knowledge as a community of learners. The course supports a Teacher Candidate’s "transition to practice" (e.g., resume-writing, interview skills, supply teaching).
Successful candidate will be given course outline of assignment and topics to provide consistency across sections. Successful candidate will serve as the Faculty Advisor to provide consultation and support to Teacher Candidates during the practicum. They will conduct virtual check-ins during scheduled practicum.
PLS instructors will also liaise with the Placement Officer to resolve issues related to the practicum.
Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.
– Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education; Bachelor of Education; K – 10 teaching experience; Significant supervisory experience as an administrator with teachers in schools or in teacher education
Qualifications: – Required Discipline: Education
Qualifications: – Required Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications: – Required Professional Designation:
Qualifications: – Other
Principals’ Qualifications and supervisory experience; Teaching experience in a post secondary context; French as a Second Language (FSL) teaching experience (core, extended, or immersion) is desirable for those individuals supporting teacher candidates during French language practicum placements
$5,106.20
Application Deadline: June 25, 2026
Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants
CV (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations)
Verification of highest degree
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, 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. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
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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