"2-year Limited Term Appointment as Assistant Professor in Canadian History"

The Department of History and Ancient Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a 2-year Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Canadian history beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90K to $110K. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an active and promising research program in the social and cultural history of post-Confederation Canada and a specialization in the history of medicine or the history of science. Preference will be given to scholars who publish in the following areas: the history of disability, the history of health disparities, the history of emotions, or digital humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the History, Philosophy and Ethics of Science Minor through teaching, student mentorship and supervision, as well as research output.

This position may include the possibility to take on a leadership role at the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada (LCSC), helping to broaden its mandate by developing new areas of research focused on the history of medicine, the history of science, and/or digital humanities. Such a role would come with an adjusted course load (the standard course load for this LTA position is 5).

Applicants must have a PhD in History conferred at the time of application.

The Department recognizes that Wilfrid Laurier and its campuses are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee people. Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity, the Department of History and Ancient Studies is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter (addressed to Dr. Eva Plach, Chair, History and Ancient Studies, eplach@wlu.ca)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching dossier (max. 30 pages) that includes sample syllabi, a selection of course evaluations, a statement of teaching effectiveness
• Sample of publication or work in progress
• Names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate’s research and pedagogical accomplishments and potential.

Where to submit: Submit application through Laurier’s Career Portal: Full-Time, 2-year Limited Term Appointment as Assistant Professor in Canadian History Job Details | Wilfrid Laurier University

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM.