Last Updated on July 21, 2026 by admin
Explore exciting academic jobs at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and advance your career in higher education.
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian institution renowned for its multi-campus community feel, multi-disciplinary research, and a culture that inspires lives of leadership and purpose. With primary campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, Ontario, as well as a growing presence in Milton, Laurier bridges the gap between high-impact global research and an intimate, student-centered learning environment.
This portal is a comprehensive resource for scholars, specialized researchers, and contract educators seeking to join a community dedicated to academic excellence, environmental sustainability, and deep social responsibility.
Explore the active listings below to find an academic environment where your research and pedagogy can make a purposeful impact.
Laurier Academic Careers: Faculty & Research Positions
| HE304: Introduction to Indigenous Health and Well-Being – Fall 2026 – Internal Posting | Faculty of Science |
| HE100: Health Issues I Section C – Fall 2026 – Internal Posting for CTF Members Only | Faculty of Science |
| SK504 (1): Research 1 | Faculty of Social Work |
| SK504 (3): Research 1 | Faculty of Social Work |
| CP164MC1 – Data Structures I (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Science |
| HE202: Canadian Healthcare System – Fall 2026 – Internal Posting | Faculty of Science |
| UX100 VS1: Design Thinking I: Foundations (Fall 2026) | Faculty of Liberal Arts |
| UX604 BR1: Research Methods II (Winter 2027) REPOST | Faculty of Liberal Arts |
| UX112 BR: Service Design (Winter 2027) REPOST | Faculty of Liberal Arts |
| UX312 BR1: Graphic Design Studio III (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Liberal Arts |
| Assistant or Associate Professor Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy | Martin Luther University College |
| BU451 A – Law and Entrepreneurship (Fall 2026) | Lazaridis School of Bus. & Econ. |
| REPOSTED: EM212 BR: Remodeling Relationships with Mathematics (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Education |
| REPOSTED: EU493 B6: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Topics in Educational Contexts (W2027) | Faculty of Education |
| REPOSTED: EU493 B5: First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Topics in Educational Contexts (W2027) | Faculty of Education |
| REPOSTED: EU430 M5: Supporting Diverse Readers (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Education |
| REPOSTED: EU439 A6: Teaching in Kindergarten (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Education |
| REPOSTED: EU493 B7: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Topics in Educational Contexts (W2027) | Faculty of Education |
| SY231B, Sociology of Suicide (Fall 2026) – Internal Posting for CTF Members Only | Faculty of Arts |
| GG354VA-The Canadian North-F26 | Faculty of Science |
| GESC254-Geographic Information and Analysis-F26 | Faculty of Science |
| Assistant Professor – Strategic Management (Tenure Track) | Lazaridis School of Bus. & Econ. |
| EU462 A: Mathematics Teaching Methods (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Education |
| EU426I D5: Extending Language and Literacy Education (Junior/Intermediate) (Fall 2026) | Faculty of Education |
| SK615 (1): Research 2 | Faculty of Social Work |
| SK615 (3): Research 2 | Faculty of Social Work |
| PD202 VA1 – Career Development in Law Enforcement – W27 | Faculty of Human & Social Sciences |
| PD305 VA2 – Media, Social Media and Crime – W27 | Faculty of Human & Social Sciences |
| HI125: Business History (Winter 2027) | Faculty of Arts |
| Tenure-Track Position – Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management (OB/HRM) | Lazaridis School of Bus. & Econ. |
Core Academic & Research Streams at Laurier
Our open vacancies span several distinct career tracks across our highly collaborative faculties, including the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Arts:
- Tenure-Track & Tenured Faculty: Long-term, foundational appointments for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors committed to driving forward-thinking research agendas and teaching within our undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Limited-Term Appointments (LTA) & Sessional Instructors: Contract-based teaching opportunities (such as 1-year LTAs or course-specific sessional lecturing) that play a critical role in our academic delivery and curriculum innovation.
- Research Chairs & Postdoctoral Fellowships: Flagship research opportunities, including Canada Research Chairs (CRC), focused on pushing the boundaries of knowledge in data analytics, climate change, community health, and social justice.
Application Checklist for Candidates: When applying to an academic listing at Laurier, ensure your electronic package contains a Cover Letter (citing the specific position number), a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), a detailed Teaching Dossier (with a statement of methodology and a structured table of past course evaluations), and a Research Statement outlining your prospective scholarly trajectory.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Indigenization
In alignment with the Laurier Strategy, the university is actively committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free academic ecosystem. We strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities.