Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department : N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11880

Position Title:

Course Instructor: CC601 BR – Qualitative Fieldwork in Deviance Criminology

Term:

Winter 2027 (January 4, 2027 – April 30, 2027)

Days/Times:

Monday/16:00 – 18:50 (4:00pm – 6:50pm)

Campus:

Brantford

Hours per week/Hours Total:

3 per week/36 total

Anticipated Class Size:

30

Additional Course Requirements:

None

Posted on: September 28, 2026

Posting ends: October 13, 2026

Position Summary:

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching qualitative research methods in the study of deviance to graduate students, including developing the course syllabus in accordance with collective agreement requirements. Course delivery should emphasize engaging, practical instruction and provide students with hands‑on experience in field research. The instructor should guide students through developing research questions, selecting and applying appropriate methods, collecting and analyzing qualitative data, and navigating relevant administrative processes, including the ethics review process.

Qualified applicants should have experience conducting relevant qualitative fieldwork, demonstrated through graduate-level research (e.g., thesis or dissertation) and/or peer-reviewed publications, as well as expertise in field research methods used to study deviance and deviant subcultures, including observational, interview-based, and qualitative analytical approaches.

This course will be taught in person on Laurier’s Brantford campus. The full course description is available at: Wilfrid Laurier University - Graduate Calendar - 2026/2027 - Faculty of Human and Social Sciences - Criminology - CC601

Qualifications – Required:

PhD

Qualifications - Other:

All applicants must hold a PhD in Criminology,



Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related cognate discipline. Applicants with a PhD in another discipline may be considered if they demonstrate a clear connection to criminology. A solid background in qualitative research and prior teaching experience is expected.

Salary:

$10,212.40

Application Deadline:

October 13, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants:

- CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application)
- Candidate Application Form ( (CAF - Appendix I)

On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.

Required for External Applicants:

- Verification of highest degree - 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.
- Name and contact information for referees.

Optional:

- Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 25 pages in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. James Popham





Department of Criminology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Brantford, Ontario

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 . 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 . 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 .

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.

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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