EN241 VA: Advanced Academic Writing (Winter 2027) *Multiple Sections Available*

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts

Department: English-Brantford

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10865

Term: Winter 2027 (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027)

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total

Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous

Type of Instruction:

Anticipated Class Size: 50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: Wednesday May 20, 2026

Posting ends: Wednesday June 3, 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No

Position Summary: Develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in several genres of academic writing and presentation. Topics may include: review of principles of effective academic writing and essay form, along with self-evaluation techniques; organization, structure and execution techniques for senior level term papers, journal-length articles, long-form research thesis papers or Major Research Papers; writing effective grant and graduate school application proposals; constructing effective conference and seminar presentations; writing annotated bibliographies and literature reviews; and communicating effectively about academic topics in digital and social media.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Required Discipline: English or related discipline

Qualifications – Other: PhD preferred. Experience teaching academic writing at the university level is preferred. Research expertise (dissertation, publications and/or conference presentations) in academic writing is an asset.

Salary: $9913.75

Application Deadline: Wednesday June 3, 2026

Submit with Application: Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the FLA English CTF hiring rubric and Appendix H of the Collective Agreement to ensure all necessary materials are submitted.

Required for All Applicants:

• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Required for External Applicants:

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Effective Teaching
• Copies of complete official course evaluation summaries for past (5) university-level courses taught
• Verification of highest degree

Optional:

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Lisa Wood c/o Nicole Morgan

Questions can be directed to Nicole Morgan (nmorgan@wlu.ca). Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.

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: Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate. 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.

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 qualified members of the equity-deserving groups.

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome 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 programming at Laurier are welcome 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 posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at FacultyRelations@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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.