Assistant Professor – Criminology (1-year Limited Term Appointment)

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Assistant Professor – Criminology (1-year Limited Term Appointment)

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier’s Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier’s Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Position Summary
The Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications from qualified individuals for an Assistant Professor 1-year limited term appointment (LTA). The Department of Criminology is located on Laurier’s Brantford Campus, offering Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Criminology. We are seeking a qualified candidate with a history of teaching excellence to join our department. Application packages should demonstrate:
1. Skills development and experiences applying effective pedagogical practices for both large and small classes at the undergraduate level;
2. The capacity to effectively teach our department’s introductory courses (Introduction to Criminology, and Introduction to the Criminal Justice System) as well as introductory and advanced criminological theory courses;
3. The ability to develop and instruct a new senior-level undergraduate course in one of the following fields: politics of crime; racialization, racism, and the criminal justice system; ethics in criminal justice practice; abolitionism and the criminal-legal system; or the impact of social media on crime and justice.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Socio-Legal studies, or a similar discipline where a direct connection to the focus of our department can be made; PhD candidates who are ABD will also be considered.

The appointment will begin September 1, 2025 and conclude August 31, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. LTA faculty members teach five one-term courses annually.

Submit with Application:
A complete application package will include:
1. A letter of application describing the candidate’s qualifications and teaching expertise;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. One writing sample, such as a recent publication (previous 3 years) or work in progress;
4. A teaching dossier, including but not limited to i) a statement of teaching philosophy, ii) teaching evaluations, and iii) a previous or proposed course syllabus for a course that the candidate has recently taught or could teach in the future;
5. Names and contact information for 3 references

Please address any questions to Dr. James Popham, Chair, Department of Criminology, at jpopham@wlu.ca.
To Apply: Interested applicants should forward their application package electronically to the Chair of the Department of Criminology, Dr. James Popham, via the Criminology Department Academic Program Administrator, Ms. Janet Wissink (jwissink@wlu.ca).

Applications will be accepted until April 10th, 2025.
DO NOT CLICK THE “APPLY NOW” BUTTON TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION. Please submit the application via the email above.

Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty research interests in the undergraduate program at https://www.wlu.ca/programs/human-and-social-sciences/undergraduate/criminology-ba/index.html and in the graduate program at https://www.wlu.ca/programs/human-and-social-sciences/graduate/criminology-ma/index.html
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. Laurier welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and a person of any sexual identities and gender identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Dr. Bruce McKay (bmckay@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html .
Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Patricia Lovelock (plovelock@wlu.ca).

The Department of Criminology wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

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