WLIC – OL/MB 200 : Communication Skills for Leadership (Fall 2022)

Job title: WLIC – OL/MB 200 : Communication Skills for Leadership (Fall 2022)

Job description: Faculty/Academic Area: Wilfrid Laurier Intl College (WLIC)

Department: N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 4161

Position Title: WLIC – OL/MB 200 : Communication Skills for Leadership (Fall 2022)

Faculty/Academic Area: Wilfrid Laurier International College

About Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC)

Wilfrid Laurier International College’s programs and approach to teaching offer international students the opportunity to be fully prepared for university studies and have a smooth transition to Wilfrid Laurier University. Our comprehensive programming, both academic and extracurricular, allows students to explore and navigate their own personal journey to success. Through HyFlex programming in many of our courses we aim provide maximum flexibility to students from across the globe.

Located on the Brantford campus, Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) was established by Navitas in 2020. Navitas is a global higher education provider specializing in pathway programs providing international students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in a Canadian post-secondary educational setting. WLIC welcomes international students from across the world to complete a first year of study to qualify for their undergraduate program of choice at Laurier. Upon completion of ten courses and with the attainment of the required CGPA, WLIC students transfer into second year at Laurier in their chosen pathway. The undergraduate courses that students take at WLIC are Laurier courses taught by Laurier selected instructors.

For more information, visit

Term: Fall 2022 (September 1 – December 31, 2022)

Days/Times: Fall schedule – teaching timeslot 1:30pm – 5:30pm (day of week scheduled in consultation with CTF and in consideration of teaching schedule at WLU)

Campus: Brantford

Hours per week/Hours Total: 4-hour teaching blocks, one day per week.

Anticipated Class Size: 20 – 35

Posted on: May 30, 2022

Posting ends: June 14, 2022

Position Summary: Communication skills are probably the single most important skill required to be successful in any type of relationship. This course will provide an introduction to research and theories in the field of Interpersonal Communications and how this information relates to individuals in contemporary society. In addition, the course focuses on building and enhancing your knowledge in the kinds of communications skills that employers expect. Cross-listed with MB200.

*This course has multiple sections and a common course outline. This course will be coordinated. All instructors will be required to follow a proposed course outline.

Course Delivery

WLIC offers this course with a HyFlex mode of delivery, which provides flexibility to students who may need to access the course remotely due to travel interruption or personal emergencies. The HyFlex approach enables the instructor to simultaneously engage in-person and remote learners, in pedagogically innovative ways, via live streaming on Zoom in technology-enabled classrooms. HyFlex delivery is expected for all 48 contact hours of course instruction. Courses are delivered in 4-hour teaching blocks at specific times to accommodate different regional time zones. The 4-hour teaching model in small classes is fundamental to allow for relationship building amongst students and the instructor as well as providing time to embed vital study skills. Instructors will be required to deliver course content synchronously.

Applicants will be asked to demonstrate (via teaching dossier and interview) knowledge of best practices for the HyFlex delivery and management of courses; including, but not limited to:

• Providing engaging and interactive course instruction simultaneously to both in-person and remote learners, including best practices for assessments in HyFlex courses.
• Use course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work.
• Respond to student academic and course administration inquiries in a timely manner and refer students to technical support or student support when appropriate.
• Support academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in an online environment.

Applicants who have taught this course at Laurier are preferred.

For more information, please visit:

Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Discipline: Leadership-focused discipline (e.g., Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership)

Qualifications – Other: Prior university-level teaching experience in the area of Leadership and communication skills. Please note: Teaching experience limited to serving as a Teaching Assistant or to delivering guest lectures will not be considered. In addition, applicants whose Leadership Education qualifications are limited to the context of elementary and/or secondary schools will not be considered. Prior experience teaching online courses is preferred. Previous experience teaching international students would be considered an asset. Instructors must agree to teach this course with a HyFlex mode of delivery.

Salary: $8,414.99 + ($2,804.99 prorated for 4th hour of instruction)

Application Deadline: June 14, 2022

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV

Required for External Applicants (not currently members of current Laurier CTF bargaining unit)

• Cover Letter. In their cover letter, candidates should include: A clear and complete statement of pedagogical/teaching goals, objectives, and catalysts for engaging in leadership education at the post-secondary level. In addition, candidates should be able to explain how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach the course for which they have applied.
• Names and contact information for referees
• Evidence of good teaching. If you are submitting student/teaching evaluations as evidence of effective teaching, please submit copies of the original documents. Self-constructed summaries or aggregations of multiple evaluations or highlights from student comments will not be considered by the hiring committee under “student/teaching evaluations” portion of the assessment.

Optional for all applicants

• Syllabi of relevant courses
• Teaching dossier

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.

To Apply:

Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page.

You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.

Address Applications to:

WLIC Hiring Committee

Questions can be directed to .

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 remains in effect at this time and will remain in effect until May 1. Should public health recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be brought back on short notice. While proof of vaccination requirements will be 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. Responding to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in our local communities, 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.

Click Here to Apply

Source: