Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River from mouth to source.

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non- degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Qualified Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison.

The Department of Social Development Studies at Renison University College (affiliated with the University of Waterloo)



invites applicants for a part-time/sessional teaching opportunity in the Winter 2026 term (January start date).

Job Opportunity:

- SDS 250R Social Statistics

In this introductory level statistics course students will learn when and how to apply basic principles in the collection, manipulation, presentation, and analysis of numerical social science data. Students will build capacity to be informed consumers of quantitative and hypothesis testing information in social science research.

Course schedule: Winter term January – April 2026, in person

Applicants should have a PhD completed or in progress, or a Master’s degree plus significant experience as an educator, in a social sciences field.

Requirements

- Prepare and adhere to the academic course syllabus
- Meet course learning objectives
- Grade student assignments
- Be available to meet with students outside of class hours; and,
- Submit final grades.

📌 Sessional Lecturer, Social Statistics (Waterloo)
🏢 Renison University College
📍 Waterloo