PP370K Social and Political Epistemology (Winter 2026)

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Job Summary

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts

Department: Philosophy

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10429

Position Title: PP370K - Social and Political Epistemology (Winter 2026)

Term: Winter 2026 (Jan 1 April 30)

Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm 6:50 pm

Location: Waterloo

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

Anticipated Class Size: 30

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: November 18 2025

Posting ends: November 24 2025

Position Summary: This course engages problems that arise for human believers in social contextthat is in peoples actual lives. Well look at some key areas of social epistemology today: testimony trust and experts; epistemology of disagreement; epistemic injustice manipulation and oppression.

Qualifications Required: PhD

Qualifications Discipline: PhD in Philosophy

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization:

Qualifications Other. Must have expertise in areas such as epistemology and/or related fields such as ethics social and political philosophy race theory or feminist epistemology.

Qualifications - Professional Designation: PhD required

Salary: $9206.40 subject to CA Article #25

Application Deadline: November 24 2025

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

  • CV (required. 10 pages maximum)

Required for External Applicants

  • Names and Contact Information for Referees

  • Evidence of Good Teaching

  • Verification of highest degree

Optional

  • Cover Letter

  • Teaching Dossier (10 pages maximum including most recent evaluations and teaching statement)

  • Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

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.

Documents must be in standard font and font size (Times New Roman and 12-point size).

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Ashwani Peetush Chair

Philosophy Department

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo Ontario

c/o

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For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education experience skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Lauriers Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Lauriers core values. Laurier 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 programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at 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

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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.

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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.

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of ArtsDepartment: PhilosophyCampus: WaterlooEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 10429Position Title: PP370K - Social and Political Epistemology (Winter 2026)Term: Winter 2026 (Jan 1 April 30)Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm 6:50 pmLocation: WaterlooHours ...
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