Full-Time Tenure-Track position, Bioarchaeology

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts

Department: Archaeology and Heritage Studies

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 10607

The Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Bioarchaeology beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90K to $110K. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

The Archaeology and Heritage Studies program covers a broad spectrum of archaeological work across the globe, with particular focus on North America, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East, in addition to specialization in subfields such as bioarchaeology. The program is recognized for its academic excellence with many graduates going on to world-class graduate programs in archaeology, museum studies and related fields, and careers in all parts of the world. Archaeology and Heritage Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University is also renowned for its experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students. It is the only undergraduate Archaeology program in Ontario that has mandatory field courses, and undergraduate students can gain additional hands-on learning experience through faculty-led research, the Laurier Work Study program, and volunteer opportunities in our laboratories.

Archaeology and Heritage Studies is seeking a scholar with a research specialization in bioarchaeology. The geographic region(s) in which the successful candidate does their primary research is open, but experience with archaeological work, including Cultural Resource Management, in Ontario will be seen as an asset. The successful candidate will be doing innovative research and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Research specialization is open and could include, but is not limited to paleopathology, stable isotope analysis, DNA studies, diet and dental health, paleodemography, and so on. As an effective teacher and active participant in the program, the successful candidate will help address the strategic priorities of the program. This includes developing and expanding on existing experiential learning opportunities for students, and engaging with scholars from other programs, departments and faculties at Wilfrid Laurier University. The successful candidate will teach 4 courses during the academic year (2 each in the Fall and Winter semesters) and contribute to the service needs of the Department.

The successful candidate will be an emerging scholar with a promising research record in bioarchaeology that intersects analysis of human remains with material culture studies and heritage concerns, and that complements the existing strengths and priorities of the department. The successful candidate must be able to train students in our introductory osteology course along with the potential to provide advanced instruction in osteological subjects. As the program does emphasize experiential learning through field courses, the ability to provide opportunities to students to complete field work in archaeology will be seen as an asset. The successful candidate will be able to teach a selection of existing courses at the undergraduate level. Preference will also be given to candidates with a PhD or near completion of a PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely-related discipline.

The department recognizes that Wilfrid Laurier and its campuses are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee people. Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity (, the Department of Archaeology and Heritage 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.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter (addressed to Dr. Scott Gallimore, Chair, Archaeology and Heritage Studies) Curriculum vitae Research statement (1-2 pages) Statement of teaching effectiveness (1-2 pages) Teaching dossier or other teaching evidence (e.g., 1-2 examples of course syllabi, selection of course evaluations). Maximum 30 pages. Sample of publication or work in progress Names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate’s research and pedagogical potential that should be sent seperately to:

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Submission of applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM, on March 13, 2026.

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 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

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 (). Further information on the equity policy can be found at

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

The Faculty of Arts wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and 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 short list will be contacted.

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.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. 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. Contact information can be found at

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