CS213Y Technology and Society (Spring 2022)

Job title: CS213Y Technology and Society (Spring 2022)

Job description: Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts

Department: Communication Studies

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 3152

Position Title: CS213Y Technology and Society (Spring 2022)

Term: Spring 2022 (Intersession, May-June)

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 0900-1150

Hours per week/Hours Total: 6 per week/36 total

Additional Course Requirements:

Anticipated Class Size: 55

Posted on: January 28, 2022

Posting ends: February 13, 2022

Position Summary: The aim of this course is to understand technology as a social practice. It will focus on a number of issues concerning the intersections between technology, science and values from a multidisciplinary perspective including history, philosophy, sociology and women’s studies. Topics examined include the nature of technology, technological determinism, technology and gender, technology and expertise, and the relationship between technology and social values.

Qualifications – Required: PhD

Qualifications – Discipline: Communication Studies or cognate discipline

Qualifications – Other: demonstrated scholarly record in the subject area of the posted course/tutorial

Salary: $8,414.99

Application Deadline: February 13, 2022

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV

Required for External Applicants

• Names and contact information for three referees

Optional but Recommended for All Applicants

• Cover letter highlighting teaching and research experience relevant to the posted course
• Teaching dossier-may include material such as statement of teaching philosophy, past taught syllabi, prospective syllabi/course outlines (can be shorter than a full syllabus), teaching evaluations (only original institutional records will be considered, not summaries nor selected excerpts), other evidence of good teaching (such as teaching awards, letters from colleagues assessing teaching, workshops and training)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

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This appointment is in accordance with the , 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 . Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

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For Supplementary Remuneration for 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 candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing 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 programing at Laurier are welcomed 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 posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of the designated 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.

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