HI262 VS: Witches and Demons (Winter 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a qualified individual to teach 'Witches and Demons' for the Winter 2026 term. The role involves exploring the phenomenon of witch-hunts in early modern Europe, requiring a Master's Degree and an asset in research or teaching experience. Applications are open until November 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Research expertise and/or prior teaching experience in the subject matter of the course is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course 'Witches and Demons' focusing on witch-hunts in early modern Europe.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts

Department: History

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10412

Position Title: HI262 VS: Witches and Demons (Winter 2026)

Term: Winter 2026: (Jan 1 – April 30)

Days/Times: Mon/Wed 7:00-8:20 pm

Location: Waterloo

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week / 36 total

Type of Course: Virtual Synchronous

Anticipated Class Size: 75

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: November 14, 2025

Posting ends: November 21, 2025

Position Summary

This course explores the phenomenon of witch-hunts in early modern Europe. While easy to dismiss as a historical aberration, ideas of demons and witchcraft were expressions of the specific political, religious, and social history the time. Themes will include popular belief in witchcraft and magic, the role of the devil in society, changes in religious belief associated with the Reformation, crime and punishment, the household and the family, gender and sexuality, animals and the natural world, poverty and social disorder.

Qualifications – Required

Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Discipline

History

Qualifications – Other

Research expertise and/or prior teaching experience in the subject matter of the course is an asset.

Salary

$9,206.40

Application Deadline

November 21, 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

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Contact

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Eva Plach, Chair
Department of History
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario

Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online application system.

Equality and Inclusion

Wilfrid Laurier University 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 programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [e-mail]. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at [e-mail]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Additional Information

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. All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.