En281: Contemporary Science Fiction

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

**Date**:May 23, 2025

**Location**: Waterloo, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

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

**Department**: English and Film Studies

**Campus**: Waterloo

**Employee Group**: WLUFA

**Requisition ID**:9563

**Position Title**: EN281: Contemporary Science Fiction

**Term**: Winter 2026

**Days/Times**: Tues./Thurs. 5:30 - 6:50pm

**Hours per week/Hours Total**: 3 / 36

**Type of Course**:In-Person

**Anticipated Class Size**: 55

**Additional Course Requirements**: n/a

**Posted on**: May 23, 2025

**Posting ends**: June 7, 2025

**Position Summary**:
Contemporary readings in science fiction, with specific attention to the central figure of the cyborg and distinctions between the labels “cyberpunk” and “speculative fiction.” Authors may include William Gibson, Orson Scott Card, David Mitchell, and Frederik Pohl.

**Qualifications - Required**: MA

**Qualifications - Discipline**: English

**Qualifications - Areas of Specialization**:
**Qualifications - Other**: Experience teaching at the University level

**Application Deadline**: June 7, 2025

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

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

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

**Applications may be addressed to**:
Dr. Markus Poetzsch

Chair, English and Film Studies

**To Apply**:
**Please Note**:
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