OL300 VA2 - Leadership Ethics (Winter 2026)

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Course Instructor for OL300 VA2 - Leadership Ethics in Winter 2026. The position will involve examining key theories in leadership and ethics, and requires a Master's Degree (PhD preferred) along with prior teaching experience in Leadership-focused courses. This is a virtual asynchronous role, offering significant interaction with students in an online format.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; PhD preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in Leadership-focused courses.
• Experience teaching virtual asynchronous courses at post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Examine theories and models related to ethics and leadership.
• Discuss development of ethical decision-making strategies.
• Address relationships between leaders and responsibility.

Skills

Prior post-secondary-level teaching experience in Leadership-focused courses

Experience teaching virtual asynchronous courses

Education

Master’s Degree

PhD (Preferred)

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department: N/A

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10411

Position Title:

Course Instructor: OL300 VA2 - Leadership Ethics (Winter 2026)

Term:

Winter 2026 (January 1 – April 30, 2026)

Days/Times:

N/A

Campus:

Online – Virtual Asynchronous

Hours per week/Hours Total:

N/A

Anticipated Class Size:

100

Additional Course Requirements:

None

Posted on:

November 14, 2025

Posting ends:

November 21, 2025

Position Summary:

An examination of the role of the theories and models related to the study of ethics and leadership. Topics may include: the development of ethical decision-making strategies, ethical communication in leadership situations, the role of the leaders in ethical responsibility, issues involving followers, the relationship between leaders and individual and collective responsibility.

Qualifications – Required:

Master’s Degree, PhD (Preferred)

Qualifications – Discipline:

Leadership, Management, Organizational Studies, Sociology

Qualifications – Other:

• Prior post-secondary-level teaching experience in Leadership-focused courses is required.
• Experience teaching virtual asynchronous ("online") courses at post-secondary level is required.

Please note:

• When assessing academic credentials, only completed degrees will be considered.
• Teaching experience limited to serving as a Teaching Assistant or delivering guest lectures will not be considered.
• In addition, applicants whose Leadership Education qualifications are limited to the context of elementary and/or secondary schools will not be considered.

Salary:

$5,554.87

Application Deadline:

November 21, 2025

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (Maximum 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered.)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• 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
• Name and contact information for referees.

Optional

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

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan

Leadership Program Coordinator

Leadership Program

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences

c/o Angela Jadric

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