HS302 VA1: Issues in Mental Health (Winter 2027

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Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department
: FHSS Administration

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition : 11751

Position Title: HS302 VA1:
Issues in Mental Health Term: Winter 2027 (January – April 2027)
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 Anticipated Class Size: 125 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: August 5, 2026 Posting ends: August 20, 2026

Position Summary: Mental health problems are amongst the most prevalent and costly sources of disability in the Canadian population. Thiscourseexamines the prevalence of mental health problems in various populations, considers mental illness as a social, cultural, and biomedical construct, and reviews a variety of treatment and policy-related responses to this significant health issue.

Qualifications –

Required:

Master’s Degree

Qualifications - Other: A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Doctoral Degree and / or relevant professional experience.

Final date to receive applications: August 20, 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)
• 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

Optional for all applicants

• Name and contact information for referees
• 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).

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.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Kari Brozowski, Chair

Department of Health Studies

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. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is 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.

Candidate 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 the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement 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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