EU487I C1: Assessment and Evaluation (Junior/Intermediate) (Winter 2027)

Faculty/Academic Area

• Faculty of
• Education
• Department:
• N/A
• Campus:
• Waterloo
• Employee
• Group:
• WLUFA
• Requisition ID: 11515

Position Title

EU487I C1: Assessment and Evaluation (Junior/Intermediate) (Winter 2027) Term: Winter 2027 Dates of Term: March 9th-April 23rd Mode of Delivery: In-Person Type of Instruction: Lecture Days/Times: Tuesday 1pm-3:50 pm Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 (.25 credit weight) Anticipated Class Size: 45-50 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: June 11, 2026 Posting ends: June 25, 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: Yes

Position Summary

This course will examine current policies and "best practices" related to assessment and evaluation as informed by recent research and relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policy, and supporting documents. Teacher Candidates will differentiate between assessment and evaluation, and between marking, grading, and reporting. Teacher Candidates will build foundational pedagogical knowledge for evaluating and reporting student progress and achievement using the Elementary and Secondary Provincial Report Cards and the Elementary Progress Report. The course will also examine the role of large- scale assessments and develop knowledge and skills for analyzing and interpreting their results. Course content will focus on evaluation and reporting policies and practices appropriate for learners in grades 4 to 10. Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections. Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades 4-10 Ontario teaching experience with expertise in Assessment and Evaluation Qualifications – Required Discipline: Education Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Assessment and Evaluation Qualifications – Required Professional Designation: Qualifications – Other Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Assessment and Evaluation courses; School leadership experience in assessment and evaluation Salary: $5106.20 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

Optional

Cover Letter Teaching Dossier Sample Course Outline

Note

• A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
• Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Jennifer M. Straub Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee Faculty of
• Education
• Wilfrid
• Laurier
• University
• Waterloo,
• Ontario
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• Please
• Note: Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). 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) 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 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. Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at FacultyRelations@wlu.ca. 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. Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining

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