Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts
Department: Office of the Dean of Arts
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 9838
Position Title: AF105S-B Skills for University Success (Winter 2026)
Department: Dean’s Office - Arts
Term: Winter term: January 1 - April 30, 2026
Days/Times: Wednesday 12:30-2:20 PM
Location: Waterloo
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36
Type of Course: Lecture (In-Person)
Anticipated Class Size: 200
Additional Course Requirements: None
Position Summary:
AF105S is a large first-year course with a cap of 200 students. It is designed to provide incoming Arts students with the tools necessary to successfully transition from high school to university. Students will attend two hours of lecture each week and one hour of tutorial with an Instructional Assistant. The instructor will be responsible for overseeing initial training of Instructional Assistant on topics such as lesson planning and delivery for tutorials, providing effective feedback on written work, and using rubrics. This course is intended to guide students through a deep understanding of how four primary academic pillars (reading, writing, research, oral presentation) are different in a university learning environment, as compared to the work completed in high school. In addition to developing this awareness, the course will subsequently provide students with the tools to successfully execute these core competencies that will lay the foundation for success in subsequent courses. Embedded within this academic skill development will be course components provided to support the holistic development of these students, helping them to establish habits that will set them up for success both in and outside the classroom. Addressing the use of artificial intelligence in university education today will also be a necessary aspect of this course. The incumbent will be required to create lessons focusing on academic skills development rather than on building discipline-specific skills.
Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree (MA)
Qualifications – Discipline: Humanities, Social Sciences or Education
Qualifications – Other: Preference will be given to those applicants who submit a teaching dossier with evidence of training and/or teaching experience in core academic competencies (reading, writing, research, oral presentation).
Salary: $9206.40 (subject to CA article 25.2)
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
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
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter (1-2 page maximum)
Teaching Dossier (25 page maximum)
Sample Course Outline (2 page maximum)
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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, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
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For Supplementary Remuneration for 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 candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed 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 programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact 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 posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.
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Members of the designated 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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