HS220 VA2: Epidemiology and Public Health (Winter 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Alberta; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an instructor for an online course on Epidemiology and Public Health for Winter 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a Doctoral Degree and preferably a PhD in a related field, alongside teaching experience. The position offers a salary of $5,554.87 for approximately 36 hours of engagement. Applicants should adhere to specific application guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• This course is an introduction to epidemiology and its application to public health.
• Study of variations in morbidity and mortality in human populations.

Education

Doctoral Degree

PhD in a related discipline

Job description

Position Details

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department: FHSS Administration

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10404

Position Title: HS220 VA2 – Epidemiology and Public Health

Term: Winter 2026 (January–April 2026)

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE (Virtual Asynchronous)

Days/Times: ONLINE

Hours per week / Hours Total: 3 / 36

Posted on: November 18, 2025

Posting ends: November 25, 2025

Position Summary

This course is an introduction to epidemiology and its application to public health. Consideration is given to the ways in which variations in morbidity and mortality in human populations are studied, and how they can provide insight into the causes of disease.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctoral Degree
• Other: PhD in a related discipline. Previous university teaching experience and refereed publications in the area preferred but not essential.

Compensation

Salary: $5,554.87

Application Instructions

Required for All Applicants:

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, 12‑point font, 2.54 cm margins. Exceeding limit will not be considered.)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) must be submitted to be considered.
• On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied 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 total, 12‑point font, 2.54 cm margins. Exceeding limit will not be considered.)

Application Deadline: November 25, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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

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 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].

Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Kari Brozowski, Chair, Department of Health Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, Ontario.