REPOSTED: EU464 M5: Social Studies, History and Geography Teaching Methods (Winter, 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is hiring for a Social Studies, History, and Geography Teaching Methods course, to be delivered in-person in Winter 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Education, Ontario teaching experience, and skills in educational leadership. Effective teaching skills and the ability to provide an advanced overview of teaching methodologies are important. This is a part-time position during evening hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required.
• Grades 4–10 Ontario teaching experience in relevant subjects.
• Teaching experience at post-secondary level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for teaching methods and course consistency.
• Deliver in-person classes on social studies, history, and geography.
• Support students in developing habits of mind related to the subjects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership in education

Subject expertise in Social Studies/History/Geography

Education

Master's degree in Education

Bachelor of Education

K – 10 Teaching Certification

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education

Department: N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 9363

Position Title

REPOSTED: EU464 M5: Social Studies, History and Geography Teaching Methods (Winter, 2026)

Term: Winter (January 6, 2026-February 13, 2026)

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Days/Times: Thursday, 4:00-6:50pm

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/18

Anticipated Class Size: 45-50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: September 22, 2025

Posting ends: September 29, 2025

Position Summary

This course will provide an advanced practical and theoretical overview to teaching social studies at the junior level and history and geography at the intermediate level. Topics include: (1) approaches to learning and teaching of the basic concepts of social studies, history and geography; (2) approaches to teaching the habits of mind, skills, and strategies of social studies, history and geography; (3) attitudes towards teaching and learning social studies; and (5) professional leadership.

Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.

Assets for a successful candidate

Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Social Studies/History/Geography; School leadership experience in Social Studies/History/Geography education

Qualifications – Required

Master’s degree in Education; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades 4–10 Ontario teaching experience in Social Studies/History/Geography

Qualifications – Discipline

Education

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization

Social Studies, History, Geography education

Qualifications - Professional Designation

Salary

$4603.20

Application Deadline

September 29, 2025 (11:59pm)

Submit with Application

Required for All Applicants

• CV
• Teaching Dossier
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations)
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Cover Letter

Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Tara-Lynn Scheffel

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

To Apply

Electronic submission of applications is preferred as a single PDF and will be accepted through this job portal by clicking on the APPLY NOW button (top right).

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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. All 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. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

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

CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.

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

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 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 programing 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 programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at [e-mail]. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources 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, the successful applicants will be required to 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.

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

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.

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.