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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 programming 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 programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

Advanced Academic Writing Instructor

Content WriterContent WriterPart TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000

Location

Canada

Posted

27 days ago

Salary

C$9.9K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Advanced Academic Writing Instructor

Wilfrid Laurier University

Role Description 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 - Communicating effectively about academic topics in digital and social media Qualifications - Master’s Degree - English or related discipline - 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 Requirements - CV (required) - Candidate Application Form (CAF) - Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants) - Evidence of Effective Teaching (for external applicants) - Copies of complete official course evaluation summaries for past (5) university-level courses taught (for external applicants) - Verification of highest degree (for external applicants) Benefits - Salary: $9913.75 Application Process 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. To Apply: - Address applications 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. - Click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page. All applications must be submitted online. The completed Candidate Application Form (CAF) is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Additional Information - Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). - All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. - Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan.

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