Job Description
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: Waterloo, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts
Department: Communication Studies
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: +436
Position Title: CS340CA Social Media & Politics
Term: Fall 2026 (September 1-December 31)
Days/Times: Thursdays 0830-1120
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36
Type of Course: In-class
Anticipated Class Size: 50
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: May 14, 2026
Posting ends: June 4, 2026
Position Summary:
The relationship of social media to the processes of politics in a democracy have been increasingly highlighted in recent developments in the USA, Canada and globally. This course will engage in examining the ways in which social media – platforms, owners, participants, moderation (or not) – work to enable or dis-enable the more effective functioning of democratic politics.
Qualifications – Required: PhD
Qualifications – Discipline: Communication Studies or cognate discipline
Qualifications - Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications - Professional Designation:
Qualifications - Other demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course
Salary: $+,206.40 subject to CA 25.2
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter highlighting teaching and research experience relevant to the posted course
Teaching Dossier: may include material such as statement of teaching philosophy, past taught syllabi, prospective syllabi/course outlines (can be shorter than a full syllabus and up to two pages), teaching evaluations (only original institutional records will be considered, not summaries nor selected excerpts), other evidence of good teaching (such as teaching awards, letters from colleagues assessing teaching, workshops and training).
Maximum 50 pages; all pages after page 50 will be deleted from the application on assessment.
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Applications may be addressed to:
Communication Studies Part-time Appointment Committee
Department of Communication Studies
Questions may be addressed to: commst@wlu.ca
To Apply:
You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.
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, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
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 23:5+ 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:
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 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.
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Location: Waterloo, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts
Department: Communication Studies
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: +436
Position Title: CS340CA Social Media & Politics
Term: Fall 2026 (September 1-December 31)
Days/Times: Thursdays 0830-1120
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36
Type of Course: In-class
Anticipated Class Size: 50
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: May 14, 2026
Posting ends: June 4, 2026
Position Summary:
The relationship of social media to the processes of politics in a democracy have been increasingly highlighted in recent developments in the USA, Canada and globally. This course will engage in examining the ways in which social media – platforms, owners, participants, moderation (or not) – work to enable or dis-enable the more effective functioning of democratic politics.
Qualifications – Required: PhD
Qualifications – Discipline: Communication Studies or cognate discipline
Qualifications - Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications - Professional Designation:
Qualifications - Other demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course
Salary: $+,206.40 subject to CA 25.2
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter highlighting teaching and research experience relevant to the posted course
Teaching Dossier: may include material such as statement of teaching philosophy, past taught syllabi, prospective syllabi/course outlines (can be shorter than a full syllabus and up to two pages), teaching evaluations (only original institutional records will be considered, not summaries nor selected excerpts), other evidence of good teaching (such as teaching awards, letters from colleagues assessing teaching, workshops and training).
Maximum 50 pages; all pages after page 50 will be deleted from the application on assessment.
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Applications may be addressed to:
Communication Studies Part-time Appointment Committee
Department of Communication Studies
Questions may be addressed to: commst@wlu.ca
To Apply:
You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.
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, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
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 23:5+ 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:
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 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.
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