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HR100 OC - Human Rights & Human Diversity (Spring 2022)

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Date: Jan 19, 2022

Location: Brantford, CA

Company: Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts

Department : Human Rights and Human Diversity

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 3066

Position Title: HR100 OC - Human Rights and Human Diversity

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts

Department: Human Rights and Human Diversity

Term: Spring 2022 (May 1 - August 31)

Days/Times: (Online)

Anticipated Class Size: 70

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: January 21, 2022

Posting ends: February 5, 2022

Position Summary:

This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of human rights, human diversity (e.g. race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability), and the complex relationship between human rights and human diversity within contemporary states. The course may involve the study of specific cases, issues, debates and important historical events.

Qualifications – Required: Master's Degree

Qualifications – Other: MA in Political Science, Human Rights, Law, International Relations, Sociology, or a closely related discipline and at least ONE of the following with respect to human rights: i) a record of scholarly research, or ii) prior postsecondary teaching experience.

Salary: $5,184 (Stipend)

Application Deadline: February 5, 2022

Submit with Application:

For All Applicants:

CV with current contact information (required)

Verification of highest degree (required, unless such verification has already been submitted to the Member's Official file)

Cover letter (optional)

Teaching Dossier (optional; but it is used in evaluating candidates. See link to Appendix H below))

Specifically For External Applicants

CV (required)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree (i.e., a scanned copy of your official transcripts, a photocopy or digital image of your parchment, or a letter/scan of such letter from the granting institutions on its letterhead) prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

Evidence of good teaching (required)

Names and contact information for references (optional)

All applicants are assessed using Appendix H of the Contract Teaching Faculty

Collective Agreement. Candidates should consult WLU "Appendix H: Assessment of

CTF Candidates” and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please structure your cover letter to CLEARLY and SUCCINCTLY explain how your qualifications and experience relate to the qualifications set out above.

If you choose to include Teaching Evaluations from institutions other than Laurier, please include official reports of evaluations for all courses taught for at least the last three years.

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.

To Apply: Address Applications to: Dr. Andrew Robinson

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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:

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 indigenous@wlu.ca. 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 equity@wlu.ca. 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 hr@wlu.ca.

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:

During this time of remote learning environment, the PTACs do not have access to Official Files. If there are documents you submitted to your Official File you would like the PTAC to use in the review of your application, you will need to include those documents when applying for positions.

All Laurier employees and students are required to comply with the University's Covid-19 mandatory vaccination policy. Prior to attending Laurier's campuses in-person, you must provide proof of your vaccination status. Prior to becoming fully vaccinated, you will be required to participate in and comply with the University's rapid testing program and follow all recommended additional health and safety protocols. Details about the mandatory vaccination requirements can be found on Laurier's website.

In-person teaching will be supported by classroom safety and hygiene protocols aligned with public health guidelines in effect at the time and will adhere to any COVID-19 related university policies including the COVID-19 face covering policy. Questions related to classroom safety protocols can be directed to SHERM (shermcovid19@wlu.ca). Questions related to employment accommodation needs can be directed to the confidential Health & Abilities team in Human Resources cgruhl@wlu.ca.

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. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.

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