Tenure -Track Assistant Professor in Shakespeare Studies – Department of English and Film Studies

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The Department of English and Film Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Shakespeare Studies beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have expertise in the primary field of Shakespeare Studies, with preferred specialization in the following secondary fields: Early Modern Literature and Drama. Of particular interest to our department is a scholar who brings Shakespeare—his works, his culture, his influence—squarely into the twenty-first century and reckons with “Global Shakespeare,” a writer who serves as a gateway to the humanities, allowing readers and audiences to confront contemporary crises and reconsider relations among nature, art, gender, and technology.

We are seeking an active scholar with a strong record of publications and teaching experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four one-term courses per year, to maintain a robust research agenda, and to engage in academic service. The candidate should be prepared to teach all of our current undergraduate Shakespeare courses (EN233 and EN234), as well as courses in Drama and Early Modern literature, such as EN322, EN393, EN394 and EN395. We would also encourage the candidate to develop other courses that complement departmental strengths. Moreover, the Department’s MA and PhD programs will give the candidate opportunities for graduate teaching and supervision.

Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity (https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/index.html), the Department of English and Film Studies is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process and consideration of candidates with lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups to apply.

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence. With a multi-campus and multi-community culture, Laurier offers students an exceptional range and depth of more than 100 academic programs taught by award-winning lecturers across nine faculties.

For more information about working at Laurier as well as the Department of English and Film Studies, applicants are encouraged to visit our web pages:

Wilfrid Laurier University
Department of English and Film Studies
Qualifications:
• Required: PhD in English Literature (in hand as of July 1, 2025), specialization in Shakespeare
• Required: Postsecondary Teaching Experience
• Preferred: Early Modern Literature, Drama

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a teaching dossier that includes summaries of course evaluations and course outlines.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a teaching dossier that includes summaries of course evaluations and course outlines. Applicants should also provide contact information for three referees. Application materials should be addressed to:

Dr. Markus Poetzsch, Chair
Department of English and Film Studies

WHERE TO SUBMIT
Electronic submission of applications will only be accepted through Laurier’s online career portal (https://careers.wlu.ca/job/Waterloo-Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-in-Shakespeare-Studies-Department-of-English-and-Film-Studies-ON/729378347/) until Monday March 17, 2025, at 11:59pm.

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. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Dr. Sofie Lachapelle, Dean of Arts ([email protected]). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Renee Ellis ([email protected]).

The Department of English and Film Studies wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee, and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

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