AR252-VA: Life in the Stonehenge Era (Fall 2026)
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts
Department: Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 10954
AR252-VA: Life in the Stonehenge Era (Fall 2026)
Position Title: AR252-VA: Life in the Stonehenge Era
Term: Fall 2026
Days/Times: Online
Hours per week/Hours Total: Online
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous
Type of Instruction: Lecture
Anticipated Class Size: 85
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: May 21, 2026
Posting ends: June 7, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
Position Summary:
Explores the archaeological evidence found in Britain and Ireland during the earlier prehistoric period (c. 5000-1000 BC) when Stonehenge was built and used. From the origins of chambered tombs, stone circles and henges for both the dead and the living, to the arrival of the “Beaker Folk,” to hillforts and the deposition of metal hoards, this course covers the changing lifeways, technology, diet, ritual and social structure of people in this region from the first farmers to the first metalworkers.
Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: MA
Qualifications – Required Discipline: Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Archaeology, Culture, History
Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:
Qualifications - Other
Salary: $10,212.40
Application Deadline: June 7, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV (required. Max 20 pages)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for 2 Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier (strongly recommended. Maximum 20 pages)
Sample Course Outline (maximum 2 pages)
Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Scott Gallimore
Chair, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
c/o [email protected]
To Apply:
Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page.
You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.
This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.
Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
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 welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at [email protected]. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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.
Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. 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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Department: Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 10954
AR252-VA: Life in the Stonehenge Era (Fall 2026)
Position Title: AR252-VA: Life in the Stonehenge Era
Term: Fall 2026
Days/Times: Online
Hours per week/Hours Total: Online
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous
Type of Instruction: Lecture
Anticipated Class Size: 85
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: May 21, 2026
Posting ends: June 7, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
Position Summary:
Explores the archaeological evidence found in Britain and Ireland during the earlier prehistoric period (c. 5000-1000 BC) when Stonehenge was built and used. From the origins of chambered tombs, stone circles and henges for both the dead and the living, to the arrival of the “Beaker Folk,” to hillforts and the deposition of metal hoards, this course covers the changing lifeways, technology, diet, ritual and social structure of people in this region from the first farmers to the first metalworkers.
Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: MA
Qualifications – Required Discipline: Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Archaeology, Culture, History
Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:
Qualifications - Other
Salary: $10,212.40
Application Deadline: June 7, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV (required. Max 20 pages)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for 2 Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier (strongly recommended. Maximum 20 pages)
Sample Course Outline (maximum 2 pages)
Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Scott Gallimore
Chair, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
c/o [email protected]
To Apply:
Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page.
You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.
This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.
Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of 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 Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
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 welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at [email protected]. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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.
Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. 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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