GESC360A-Research Methods & Thesis Prep-Instructor

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Geography and Environmental Studies

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11932

Position Title: GESC360A-Research Methods & Thesis Prep-Instructor

Term: Winter 2027

Days/Times: T/R; 2:30-3:50 pm

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 25

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: October 30, 2026

Posting ends: November 6, 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No

Position Summary: Introduces skills for independently conducting geographic research, including problem identification, literature review, hypothesis generation, concept mapping, research design, ethics, and proper choice of field/lab/analytical methods, culminating in the writing of a thesis proposal.

Qualifications – Required: PhD

Qualifications – Discipline: Geography, Environmental Studies

Qualifications - Other: PhD in Geography or Environmental Studies; Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience teaching for the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at Laurier and who illustrate this area of expertise and a commitment to active learning in Teaching Dossier.

Application Deadline: November 10, 2026; 11:59 pm

- Names and Contact Information for Referees
- Evidence of Positive Teaching
- Verification of highest degree

Optional

- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

This appointment is in accordance with the 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 , where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

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All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

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