HS101 VA: Physical Determinants of Health (Spring 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a part-time instructor for an online course titled 'Physical Determinants of Health' for Spring 2026. This position requires a Doctoral Degree and involves teaching students basic biological concepts related to health and disease. The ideal candidate should have previous university teaching experience and relevant publications. Applications close on February 14, 2026, and the instructor will handle a class size of approximately 100 students.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field required.
• Previous university teaching experience preferred.
• Refereed publications in the area are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Introduce biological concepts related to human health and disease.
• Cover anatomy, physiology, and pathology of organ systems.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Position details

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department: FHSS Administration

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10547

Position Title: HS101 VA – Physical Determinants of Health

Term: Spring 2026 (May - August 2026)

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE (Virtual Asynchronous)

Location: Online

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36

Anticipated Class Size: 100

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: January 30, 2026

Posting ends: February 14, 2026

Position summary

For students with little or no background in human biology, this course is a basic introduction to biological concepts related to human health and disease. Topics include a review of anatomy, physiology and the pathology of selected organ systems and their associated diseases.

Qualifications

Required: Doctoral Degree

Other: Previous university teaching experience and refereed publications in the area preferred but not essential.

Salary

Salary: $5,621.53

Application deadline

Application Deadline: February 14, 2026

Submit with application

Required for All Applicants

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, 12-point font, 2.54 cm margins; pages exceeding this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation)

• Candidate Application Form (CAF) must be submitted in order for the application to be considered

• On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only relevant qualifications for each course and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course

Required for External Applicants

• Verification of highest degree

Optional for all applicants

• Name and contact information for referees

• Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 25 pages in total, 12-point font, 2.54 cm margins; pages exceeding this limit will not be considered)

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.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Kari Brozowski, Chair
Department of Health Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, Ontario

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Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement: 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 the appendix and program-specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note:

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 guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

CTF Members may submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF). The PCAF link is included in the email notification of posted courses. The PCAF is due within 5 days of the notification and is submitted via Qualtrics. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through separate applications for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for PCAF details.

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 and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time on the posting date.

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 inclusion are core values and a pillar of Laurier's strategic plan. Laurier is committed to increasing diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates may contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for equity and inclusive programming; other equity-deserving groups may contact Equity and Accessibility. If you require accessibility assistance, contact Human Resources.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with Citizenship and Immigration Canada requirements, applicants must prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings are contingent on adequate student registration and budgetary funding.

For more information about opportunities, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers and apply online. All applications are reviewed by the hiring committee, and only those recommended will be contacted.