Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert REPOSTED: EU416P B2: Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior) (Fall 2026) Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education Department: N/A Campus: Waterloo Employee Group: WLUFA Requisition ID: 11423 Position Title: REPOSTED: EU416P B2: Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior) (Fall 2026) Term: Fall 2026 Dates of Term: Sept. 8-Dec. 18 th ,2026(12 weeks) Mode of Delivery: In-Person Type of Instruction: Lecture Days/Times: Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 (.25 or .50 credit weight) Anticipated Class Size: 45-50 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: August 6, 2026 Posting ends: August 12 , 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: Yes Position Summary: Throughout thiscourseTeacher Candidates will explore the Ontario Primary/JuniorHealth and Physical Education Curriculum, and related health and physical education theories and teaching models. The course topics enhance physical and health literacy through inquiry into physical activity and motor competence, physical health and safety, healthy relationships, and sexual health. This course will also include an overview of the most common mental health issues impacting Kindergarten to grade 6students, as well as the roles of different professionals within a multidisciplinary model, resources available to educators, and ways in which teachers can promote mental well-being as part of their everyday practice.

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Candidates will also examine the influence of culture on emerging planning and instructional choices/decisions for inclusion in health and physical education among diverse populations. Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team to provide consistency across sections.

Qualifications – RequiredAcademic Degree: Master’s degree inEducation; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; GradesK-6Ontario teaching experience in Health and Physical Education, with experience specifically in mental health literacy.

Qualifications –RequiredDiscipline: Education Qualifications–RequiredAreas of Specialization: Health and Physical Education Qualifications–RequiredProfessional Designation:



Qualifications – Other Doctoral degree inEducation; post-secondary teaching experience inHealth & Physical Education; school leadership experience inHealth andPhysicalEducation, including mental health literacy. Names and Contact Information for Referees Evidence of Good Teaching(e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations) Verification of highest degree Optional Teaching Dossier Sample Course Outline Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted asrequired) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.

Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Jennifer M.

Straub

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee Faculty of Education This appointment isin accordance withthe Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement , 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 program specific rubric . Candidates should review thesedocuments and ensure the informationrequiredis easily accessible in the application.

Please Note: Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF) . The Part time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.

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Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of theContract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

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Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 qualified members of the equity-deserving groups.

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected] . Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at [email protected] . We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected] .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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: All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

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