The salary paid per term is $8910 plus vacation pay, based on qualifications and experience.
Course Description
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.
Job duties include
Preparing and adhering to the approved academic course syllabus;
Preparing and delivering weekly in-person classes;
Using LEARN, the University of Waterloo’s online course-management system, to facilitate teaching and learning;
Facilitating the achievement of the course learning objectives;
Supporting students in critically analyzing and applying social work theories to practice situations;
Developing, administering, and grading course assignments and other assessments;
Providing timely and constructive feedback to students;
Being available to meet with students outside scheduled class hours; and
Submitting final grades in accordance with University and College deadlines.
Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD completed or in progress, or a Master’s degree plus significant experience as an educator, in Psychology or a closely related social science field.
Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities.
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This position is open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.
Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Robert Case, Director, Renison School of Social Sciences & Humanities and submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio.
Please include a complete curriculum vitae, a letter of application outlining areas of relevant expertise, post-secondary teaching experience, and professional experience. Please provide the names of three potential referees, who will be contacted if your application moves forward; referees will not be contacted without your permission. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
Review of applications will begin on September 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Robert Case, Director, Renison School of Social Sciences & Humanities, Renison University College, rob.case@uwaterloo.ca .
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Renison University College
Higher Education67 employeesFounded 1959
Non-profit Anglican university college affiliated with Waterloo, teaching social work, social development, languages, and culture.