UU350 VA2: Positive Education

UU350 VA2: Positive Education (Winter 2026)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department: FHSS Administration

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10382

Position Title: UU350 VA2 - Positive Education Term: Winter 2026 (January – April 2026)

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE (Virtual Asynchronous)

Days/Times: ONLINE

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36

Anticipated Class Size: 100

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: November 14, 2025

Posting ends: November 21, 2025

Position Summary: An interdisciplinary course focused on Positive Education which seeks to embed the principles and practices of strength‑based methods/methodology and promote flourishing learning environments for students and educators. In this course, learners will explore individual and collective strengths to optimize institutional culture and maximize teaching and learning potential.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s degree

Qualifications – Discipline: Psychology

Qualifications – Areas of Specialization: Positive education; psychology and/or educational psychology

Qualifications – Other: Refereed publications in Positive Education or Positive Psychology required. Previous university teaching experience preferred.

Salary: $5,554.87

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025

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. Sybil Geldart, Chair

Psychology Program (Brantford)

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Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity‑deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity‑deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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.

Members of the designated groups must self‑identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

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

All applications must be submitted online. All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part‑time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

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