Examines games and highlights their importance and complex roles within contemporary culture. Grounded in cultural studies, this course explores what games say about the nature of identity, community, play, culture, and related topics. Students are encouraged to engage with a wide variety of games in this class. These games exemplify course issues. (Online Course only)

Online Learning Information
If you have questions about teaching Online Learning courses, please contact Jon Hind, Online Learning Prod Coordinator, at jhind@wlu.ca or 519.884.1970 x3505

• CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching (only original institutional records will be considered, not summaries nor selected excerpts)

Optional

• Cover letter (highlight teaching and research experience relevant to the course)
• Teaching Dossier
• Syllabi of relevant courses and/or a proposed Course Outline (2-pages maximum) specific to the posted course

Applicants must submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree with application. Applications not containing verification of highest degree, unless already on file with the university, will not be considered.

Dr. Peter Urquhart, Chair

Communication Studies Department and Cultural Studies Program

commst@wlu.ca

All applicants are assessed using Appendix H of the Collective Agreement for Part-time Contract Academic Staff and Part-time Librarians. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one posting for CS or KS should apply with one application.

This appointment is in accordance with the Part-time Contract Academic Staff Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent.

courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Part-time Contract Academic Staff (CAS) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

To obtain a copy of this job posting in accessible format, please contact artsinfo@wlu.ca

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