CC205 BR - Gangsters, Goodfellas and Wiseguys (Fall 2022) - Jobs in Brantford, ON

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Date: May 11, 2022Location: Brantford, CACompany: Wilfrid Laurier UniversityFaculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social SciencesDepartment: N/ACampus: BrantfordEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 3548Position Title: CC205 BR – Gangsters, Goodfellas and Wiseguys (Fall 2022)Term: Fall 2022 (September 8, 2022 – December 9, 2022)Days/Times: Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMCampus: BrantfordHours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 totalAnticipated Class Size: 150Additional Course Requirements: NonePosted on: May 13, 2022Posting ends: May 28, 2022Position Summary: This course will explore organized crime in North America. Students will learn about the historical underpinnings of organized crime in both the United States and Canada. Students will learn about the criminal activities, contemporary patterns, and emergent trends within North American organized crime groups. Students will also be exposed to the organizational hierarchy, rules and regulations, level of sophistication and law enforcement responses to organized crime in North America. Topics may include: an examination of the Five Families of New York, the Chicago Outfit, and the experience of organized crime in cities such as Montreal, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Boston.Qualifications – Required: Master’s DegreeQualifications – Other: MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a cognate discipline (e.g. sociology/psychology) with a focus on crime or deviance. Work experience in the field is an asset, as is prior teaching experience. (MEd/EdD will not be considered to meet the minimum educational requirement).Salary: $8,414.99Application Deadline: May 28, 2022Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants

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Applications may be addressed to: Stacey HannemDepartment of CriminologyWilfrid Laurier UniversityBrantford, OntarioTo 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 used, 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.For any questions regarding this application, please email LBCCHires@wlu.caThis 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: For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3Pursuant 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 indigenous@wlu.ca. 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 equity@wlu.ca. We 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 hr@wlu.ca.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.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.Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:Lauriers mandatory vaccination policy remains in effect at this time and will remain in effect until May 1. Should public health recommendations change, vaccination requirements can be brought back on short notice. While proof of vaccination requirements will be paused May 1, Laurier community members should remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses, as recommended by public health. The university reserves the right to re-implement the vaccination requirement at any time in response to public health conditions. Responding to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in our local communities, Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its mandatory face-covering policy in effect until May 31.In-person teaching will be supported by classroom safety and hygiene protocols aligned with public health guidelines in effect at the time and will adhere to any COVID-19 related university policies including the COVID-19 face covering policy. Questions related to classroom safety protocols can be directed to SHERM (shermcovid19@wlu.ca). Questions related to employment accommodation needs can be directed to the confidential Health & Abilities team in Human Resources cgruhl@wlu.ca.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. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.Job Type: Part-timeSalary: $8,414.99 per monthQuick Apply

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