EU444 (M) – Social Entrepreneurship in Education (Winter 2023)

Job title: EU444 (M) – Social Entrepreneurship in Education (Winter 2023)

Job description: Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education

Department: N/A

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 4510

Position Title: EU444(M): Social Entrepreneurship in Education

Term: Winter 2023 (January 10 – February 9, 2023)

Days/Times: Thursday (4:30pm-7:30pm) *REMOTE*

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/18

Anticipated Class Size: 50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: June 23, 2022

Posting ends: July 8, 2022

Position Summary: This course is a focused introduction to social entrepreneurship in education designed with the assumption that you have little or no business or enterprise experience. Social entrepreneurs are people who develop innovative ideas to foster positive social change. Using a Design Lab methodology, students will be exposed to the full process–from idea generation/opportunity (as social change agents) recognition through to venture creation–all in the context of social change. Although the focus is creating and designing a new social venture, the course will also serve those who are interested in working in schools or other organizations by orienting them towards thinking and acting more edupreneurially, entrepreneurially and creatively.

Successful candidate will work with the course lead in order to provide consistency across sections.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s degree in education or related discipline; Experience in education context and entrepreneurial ventures.

Qualifications – Discipline: Education or related content area.

Qualifications – Areas of Specialization: N/A

Qualifications – Preferred or an asset: Doctoral degree in education or related discipline; post-secondary teaching experience in teacher education; Teaching in Ontario schools at the K-12 level; School leadership experience in education.

Salary: 4,207.50

Application Deadline: July 8, 2022

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

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.

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Steve Sider

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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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.

Please Note:

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.

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:

Laurier’s paused May 1. Should public health recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be brought back on short notice. While proof of vaccination requirements paused May 1, Laurier community members should remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as recommended by public health. The university reserves the right to re-implement the vaccination requirement at any time in response to public health conditions. Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its in effect until further notice.

In-person teaching will be supported by classroom safety and hygiene protocols aligned with public health guidelines in effect at the time and will adhere to any COVID-19 related university policies including the . Questions related to classroom safety protocols can be directed to SHERM (shermcovid19@wlu.ca). Questions related to employment accommodation needs can be directed to the confidential Health & Abilities team in Human Resources cgruhl@wlu.ca.

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. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.

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