EUAFoundations of Lang & Lit Educ; J​/F26 - Internal CTF Members

Position: EU425P A2: Foundations of Lang & Lit Educ (J/I) (F26) - Internal Posting for CTF Members Only
Location: Waterloo

Position Summary

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This introductory course investigates current theory and practice related to English language and literacy development, including effective assessment, planning, and instruction, and implementation of the Ontario Curriculum across the primary/junior level (grades K to
6). The course will focus on the development of requisite knowledge and skills to establish a repertoire of research and evidence-based instructional strategies to support students' foundational literacy development. The course will consider a broad definition of literacy to examine the literacy practices of our changing world to include how equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigenization practices support and foster a critical orientation to teaching literacy.

Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s degree in Education;
Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification;
Grades K–6 Ontario teaching experience in Language and Literacies.

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Education

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Language & Literacies Education

Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:

Qualifications
-Other

Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Language & Literacies;
School leadership/consultant experience in Language & Literacies Education

Salary: $10,212.40

Final date to receive applications:June 30, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

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

Cover Letter

Teaching Dossier

Sample Course Outline

Note:

A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) 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 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

Waterloo, Ontario 

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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.

* This posting is subject to availability and enrolment.

Please Note:

Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the . 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.

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 the for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

For Supplementary 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.

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