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Instructional Assistantships

Subject to budgetary approval, the Department of Philosophy invites applications for instructional assistants (IAs) during the 2026/27 academic year. The number of positions available will be determined when final enrolment numbers are known.

Courses Available for IA Applications

  • PP103: Philosophy of Happiness (Fall 2026)
  • PP110: Values and Society (Winter 2027)
  • PP111: Knowledge and Reality (Fall 2026)
  • PP204: Formal Logic (Fall 2026) 

 

Position Overview

PP103, PP110, and PP111: IAs will be required to undertake the following tasks (note that some of these may be conducted remotely, via the use of various online technologies): 

  • Attend lectures and meetings with the instructor
  • Prepare for and run weekly tutorials
  • Proctoring tests and exams
  • Mark assignments, tests and exams
  • Hold office hours weekly
  • Respond to emails from students

IAs must also attend a departmental IA orientation (Held in the begining of each term). Due to the importance the department places on attendance, contracts will not be issued for those who do not attend.

 

Compensation

Proctor and IA rates begin at $22 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay. IAs for PP103, PP110, and PP111 will have a total of 120 hours (an average of 10 hours per week, for the duration of the term). PP204 will have total of approximately 60 hours for one IA. 

 

Qualifications

Applicants should:

  • Be in fourth-year Honours Philosophy or Honours Philosophy in Combination as of September 2026 or January 2027.
  • Have a minimum 9.5 GPA in Philosophy at the end of winter 2026. 
  • Be good communicators (clear, articulate speakers), with strong interpersonal skills (friendly, approachable, able to create a positive rapport with students, etc.).
  • Be capable of unbiased evaluation.
  • Possess strong time management skills.
  • Possess discerning, critical reading skills.
  • Be able to write clearly and argumentatively, with a solid understanding of the basics of syntax, punctuation and grammar.

 

Application Process

Hiring for the academic term generally takes place in August for both fall and winter, although winter contracts are not finalized until November. Please specify which course you would like to apply for, or if you would like to be considered for multiple courses, please include them in your application. 

 

Requirements

Applicants should submit:

  • A letter of application, which includes a brief description of one’s suitability for the position.
  • A resume.
  • The names of two philosophy professors who are able to speak to your writing ability and/or participation in class. (You do not need to ask for letters from your references as the hiring committee will contact them directly.)
  • A reliable secondary contact email, or phone number, so that we can be sure to reach you.

Official transcripts are not required, as the department has access to academic records.

Complete applications should be sent by email to Andrea Nechita at anechita@wlu.ca

 

Deadline

 

July 15th, 2026

We will make official offers to your MyLaurier email address. It is imperative that you respond promptly to offers (made in the summer months) as failure to do so can result in withdrawal of the offer.