[Hiring] Reflection & Analysis in Educational Contexts @Wilfrid Laurier University

Role Description

This course explores how reflection can drive meaningful learning from experience as it relates specifically to education-related careers. Students will engage in direct experiences in K-12 classroom settings and use an observational framework to analyze classroom practices. Through reflection, critical analysis and synthesis, students will become more self-aware and lay a solid foundation for successful transition into education-related professions. Course delivery is a combination of online modules and observational experiences in education environments. As an online course, the content and syllabus has already been created for the course.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education
• Teaching qualifications (OCT or equivalent)
• K–12 teaching experience
• Teaching experience in online environments
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary context
• Supervision experience in Ontario schools

Requirements

• Reflective practices in Education

Benefits

• Salary: $10,212.40

Application Process

• Application Deadline: June 25, 2026
• Submit with Application:
• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for external applicants)
• 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
• Applications may be addressed to:
• Dr. Jennifer M. Straub
• Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee
• Faculty of Education
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• Waterloo, Ontario
• To Apply: Click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right-hand side of the page.

Additional Information

• This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement.
• 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.
• Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF).
• All applications must be submitted online.
• All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.