EU426P B2 : Extending Language and Literacy Education (Primary / Junior) (Fall 2025)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilfrid Laurier University is seeking a part-time instructor for the course EU426P B2: Extending Language and Literacy Education (Primary/Junior) for Fall 2025. The role involves deepening understanding of English language and literacy development, with a focus on research-based instructional strategies. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Education and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education required.
• Bachelor of Education and/or K–10 Teaching Certification needed.
• Grades K–6 Ontario teaching experience in Language and Literacies required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the course lead and/or team to ensure consistency across sections.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor of Education and / or K–10 Teaching Certification

Job description

EU426P B2 : Extending Language and Literacy Education (Primary / Junior) (Fall 2025)

Faculty / Academic Area : Faculty of Education

Department : N / A

Campus : Waterloo

Employee Group : WLUFA

Requisition ID : 9337

Position Title : EU426P B2 : Extending Language and Literacy Education (Primary / Junior) (Fall 2025)

Term : Fall (September 2, 2025 - December 12, 2025)

Mode of Delivery : In-Person

Days / Times : Thursday, 1 : 00-3 : 50 pm

Anticipated Class Size : 45-50

Additional Course Requirements : None

Posted on : May 13, 2025

Posting ends : May 27, 2025

Position Summary

This course extends and deepens understanding of practice and theory related to English language and literacy development, including unit and long-range planning, assessment, instruction, and implementation of the Ontario Curriculum across grades K to 6. The course focuses on consolidating research-based instructional strategies to support students’ literacy development, considering a broad definition of literacy that includes equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigenization practices to foster a critical approach to teaching literacy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the course lead and / or team to ensure consistency across sections.

Qualifications – Required

• Master’s degree in Education
• Bachelor of Education and / or K–10 Teaching Certification
• Grades K–6 Ontario teaching experience in Language and Literacies

Qualifications – Discipline

Education

Qualifications – Areas of Specialization

Assets for a Successful Candidate

• Post-secondary teaching experience in Language & Literacies
• School leadership / consultant experience in Language & Literacies Education

Deadline : May 27, 2025, 11 : 59 pm

Applications should include :

• Names and contact information for referees
• Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy, assessment practices, scholarship, evaluations)
• Verification of highest degree

Applications should be addressed to :

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

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Additional Information

This appointment is governed by the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement. Applicants are evaluated based on the assessment criteria outlined in the agreement and the program-specific rubric. For more details, review the relevant documents.

Note : This posting is subject to availability and enrolment. All candidates are encouraged to apply, with priority given to Canadians and permanent residents, and those who can legally work in Canada.

Wilfrid Laurier University values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups. For more information on equity initiatives, contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives or Equity and Accessibility.

For assistance with the application process or alternative formats, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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