EU417P A5: Curriculum and Pedagogies in Social Studies and Indigenous Education, PJ (Winter 2027)

Job summary

The successful candidate will teach a curriculum and pedagogy course focused on Social Studies and Indigenous perspectives in Primary/Junior classrooms. They will collaborate with the course lead to ensure consistency across sections while promoting equity, social justice, and activist-based teaching strategies.

Job details

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education Department: N/A Campus: Brantford Employee Group: WLUFA Requisition ID: 11890 Position Title: EU417P A5: Curriculum and Pedagogies in Social Studies and Indigenous Education, PJ (Winter 2027) Term: Winter 2027 Dates of Term: January 5 – April 23, 2027 Mode of Delivery: In-Person Type of Instruction: Lecture Days/Times: Thursday 830-1120 Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 (.50 credit weight) Anticipated Class Size: 45-50 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: October 2, 2026 Posting ends: October 17, 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: ​Yes​ Position Summary: This course explores the histories and geographies of marginalized social groups with a focus on Indigenous and settler relationships across Turtle Island. This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to teaching Social Studies using an activist and strength-based lens in the context of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) understandings and perspectives. It consists of a series of weekly themes which prioritize non-hegemonic curriculum content and pedagogies. The course provides opportunities to develop practical understandings through lesson planning, assessment strategies, and the weaving of Indigenous and Western epistemologies in Primary/Junior classrooms. The course focuses on the intersection of micro and macro relationships and power dynamics to advance the role of the educator as an advocate and activist for equity and social justice, as well as learning ways to support primary/junior students in being advocates and activists. Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections. Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education or History and/or Geography; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades K-6 teaching experience in Social Studies and Indigenous pedagogies/perspectives and/or lived experience as an Indigenous person (as per Laurier verification process) Qualifications – Required Discipline: Education Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Social Studies, History, Geography Education, Indigenous Education Qualifications – Required Professional Designation: Qualifications – Other Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Social Studies, History and/or Geography; Ontario school leadership/teaching experience in Social Studies education with a focus on Indigenous pedagogies and perspectives Salary: $10, 212.40 Application Deadline: October 17, 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 (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations) Verification of highest degree Optional Cover Letter Teaching Dossier Sample Course Outline 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. Jennifer M. Straub Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee Faculty of Education Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario To Apply: Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page. 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. 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. 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. For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 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 contract 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.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will teach a curriculum and pedagogy course focused on Social Studies and Indigenous perspectives in Primary/Junior classrooms. They will collaborate with the course lead to ensure consistency across sections while promoting equity, social justice, and activist-based teaching strategies.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Education, History, or Geography, along with a Bachelor of Education or K-10 teaching certification. Candidates are required to have experience teaching Social Studies in grades K-6 or possess lived experience as an Indigenous person.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Curriculum development
• Indigenous pedagogy
• Social studies instruction
• Lesson planning
• Assessment strategies
• Equity and social justice
• Advocacy
• Classroom management
• Educational leadership
• Western epistemologies
• Strength-based teaching
• Non-hegemonic curriculum
• Faculty Relations
• Employment Equity
• Teaching Certificate
• Immigration Law
• Teaching
• Educational Leadership
• Geography
• Lesson Planning
• Social Justice
• Social Studies
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Studies Educator
• History / Social Studies Teacher
• Secondary Education Teachers
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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