Inclusive Arts for Children (Drama)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Ontario seeks a qualified individual for a part-time instructor position in Inclusive Arts for Children. The role involves delivering instruction, designing accessible activities, and leading a week-long inclusive arts camp. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s in Drama, with preference given to those with creative arts therapy experience and leadership roles with children. This position offers a competitive salary, and candidates committed to diversity are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering inclusive arts instruction.
• Ability to design accessible activities for children.
• Strong organizational skills for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for MU353 A – Inclusive Arts for Children.
• Design and lead activities for the Arts Express camp.
• Conduct planning meetings and manage administrative work.

Skills

Inclusive arts practices

Leadership experience with children

Creative arts therapy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Drama

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Music

Department: N/A

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10531

Course Code and Title: MU353 A – Inclusive Arts for Children (Drama) (Spring 2026)

Term: Spring 2026

Days/Times: Mondays & Tuesdays 6:30-9:20 p.m.

Hours per week/Hours Total: Various

Anticipated Class Size: 21

Additional Course Requirements:

Posted on: January 26, 2026

Posting ends: February 10, 2026

Position Details

Position Summary:

Through experiential modules in visual art, music, dance, and drama, students engage in these artistic practices while exploring the developmental relevance and therapeutic impact of children's active participation in the creative arts. Students apply their theoretical and practical learning from these modules in order to design accessible activities for, and then provide leadership at, a week-long inclusive creative arts day-camp entitled "Arts Express".

Dates of Instruction:

May 25 & 26 (6 hours total instruction)

Additional Administrative work: 11 hours. This drama instructor position entails 8 hours of administrative responsibility at KidsAbility and Laurier, plus 3 hours of planning meetings for the Arts Express Camp (July 6-10, 2026).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for MU353 A – Inclusive Arts for Children (Drama) with a focus on inclusive arts practices.
• Design accessible activities for an inclusive day-camp titled "Arts Express" and provide leadership during the camp week (July 6-10, 2026).
• Participate in pre-camp planning meetings and perform 11 hours of additional administrative work (8 hours at KidsAbility and Laurier, 3 hours planning).
• Incorporate experiential modules across visual art, music, dance, and drama to support student development and therapeutic impact.

Qualifications

• Qualifications – Required: Bachelor’s degree in Drama; Master’s degree preferred.
• Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Applicants who are certified creative arts therapists, or who have leadership experience working with children with disabilities, will be given preference.

Salary and Application Details

• Salary: $1,552.81. Administrative work during Arts Express camp week to be paid separately ($50/hr).
• Application Deadline: February 10, 2026 @ 11:59 pm EST
• Submit with Application:
  • CV
  • Candidate Application Form (CAF): https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/documents/candidate-application-form.docx
  • 1-page teaching philosophy statement.
• Required for External Applicants:
  • Names and Contact Information for Referees
  • Evidence of Good Teaching (may include but not limited to: Reference letters, teaching evaluations, list of student successes etc.)
  • Verification of highest degree
• Optional:
  • Cover Letter
  • Teaching Dossier
  • Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Application Process and Contacts

Applications may be addressed to: Music Part-Time Appointment Committee

Questions about this posting may be sent to: Demian Kogutek

Chair, Part-Time Appointment Committee

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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. 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.

Notes and Equal Opportunity

Please Note: The 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 on completing the CAF and Appendix H for scoring details.

CTF Members may submit a single application to multiple postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF). The PCAF link is provided in notification emails. The PCAF is due within 5 days of the email notification and is submitted via Qualtrics. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted courses separately. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty, 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. Diversity and inclusion are core values, and candidates from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply. Indigenous candidates may contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, and other equity-deserving groups may contact Equity and Accessibility. For accessibility assistance, contact Human Resources.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Successful applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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

For further information about careers and online applications, visit the university careers page. All applications shall be reviewed and considered under criteria set by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.