Hi127: Pirates a World History

1 month ago


Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

**Date**:May 17, 2023

**Location**: Waterloo, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Faculty/Academic Area**: Faculty of Arts

**Department**: History

**Campus**: Waterloo

**Employee Group**: WLUFA

**Requisition ID**:5736

**Position Title**:HI127: Pirates A World History**:
**Term**: Fall 2023: (Sept 1 - Dec 31)

**Days/Times**: Mon/Wed 10:00-11:20 am
**Location**: Waterloo

**Hours per week/Hours Total**: 3 per week/36 total
**Type of Course**: In-class

**Anticipated Class Size**: 200

**Additional Course Requirements**: None

**Posted on**: May 18, 2023

**Posting ends**: June 1, 2023

**Position Summary**: Who were the real pirates of world history? This course seeks to answer this question, beginning with the ancient world and ending with the present day. Why did men and women become pirates? How did they live? How were they hunted and captured? This course will assess the rich history of piracy using a variety of media and sources.

**Qualifications - Required**: Master’s Degree

**Qualifications - Discipline**: History

**Application Deadline**: June 2, 2023

**Submit with Application**:
Required for All Applicants
- CV (required)

Required for External Applicants
- Names and Contact Information for Referees
- Evidence of Good Teaching

Optional
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

**Applications may be addressed to**:
Dr. David Smith, Chair

Department of History
Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

**To Apply**:
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