Why work at Grebel?
The Grebel workplace offers a close-knit community where we support our colleagues and take time to talk with each other. We gather for coffee break in the morning and often socialize over lunch. We work hard and go the extra mile because we’re passionate about what we do and we care about our students and our community. In our positive and collaborative workplace culture, someone is always willing to lend a helping hand or join in brainstorming a solution. We also like to have fun and celebrate milestones and accomplishments – usually with food!
The success of our institution’s programs, research and students hinges on our employees. Help us lead the way. Put your skills, vision and experience to work at Grebel.
As an employee, you will enjoy a defined-benefit pension plan, an extended health care plan, dental benefits and group life insurance. In addition, Grebel offers tuition benefits for employees and their children.
Career development
As a Grebel employee, you’ll enjoy access to many professional development opportunities such as workshops, lectures, courses and online modules. Faculty and staff at every level can take advantage of confidential career advisement and coaching through the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Campus community
We provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where every member of our campus community can achieve their full potential. At UWaterloo, on-campus amenities include theatres, art galleries, full athletic facilities, extensive green space — including a 109-hectare environmental reserve — and more. Parents can take advantage of on-site child-care facilities, as well as children’s programs and summer camps.
One of Canada’s best cities
Grebel is proud to call Waterloo Region home. Situated approximately 100 kilometres west of Toronto and easily accessed via Highway 401, the Region blends big-city amenities with a small-town sense of community. Roughly 600,000 residents are spread across the thriving urban centres of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, as well as rural townships where horse-drawn Mennonite buggies are still a common sight.
Positions available
Conrad Grebel University College acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our work at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples includes decolonizing our historical narratives, our minds, and our hearts. This is an ongoing process, and we have a long way to go. We do this in humility and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours, past and present.
Conrad Grebel University College respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. As an affiliated institution of the University of Waterloo, the College endorses the University's Equity Statement. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Conrad Grebel values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Conrad Grebel seeks applicants who embrace our values of Anti-Racism, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ABIDE ). As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca
Staff at Grebel are paid according to Grebel's salary grid, at the USG level corresponding with their evaluated job description. If you are invited to an interview, you will receive more details on Grebel's salary system.
Sessional Instructor Position - ARTS 160 - Inquiry and Knowledge Creation
Employment Type: Sessional Instructor Contract for Winter Term 2027
Department: Conrad Grebel University College
Reports to: Dean, Conrad Grebel University College
Payment for Course 0.5 Credit: $9,688.93 (Note this posting is for teaching two sections of the same course 1.0 credit)
Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Application Process: Submit Application documents via email to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca
Application deadline: August 31, 2026
Conrad Grebel University College seeks to hire an instructor for two sections of the following in-person course in Winter 2027: ARTS 160 - Inquiry and Knowledge Creation
Course Delivery:
Topic: to be determined by the instructor, in consultation with the Dean of Conrad Grebel University College, and the Directors of First Arts.
Day and time: to be negotiated; each section will meet twice per week
Mode of Delivery: In-person
Description:
ARTS 160 introduces students to the process of knowledge creation in disciplines represented in Arts. In small seminar settings, students will explore a topic determined by instructor expertise to build competencies in communication and information analysis. Students will learn how to access, examine, and communicate information, broadly conceived, in a variety of contexts. Their work will require students to meaningfully engage with the ideas of others while developing their own contributions to a community of knowledge.
Duties will include training, preparation, delivering the course, grading, email correspondence, and office hours.
Class size is capped at 25.
All candidates should submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
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A letter of application that reflects on your approach to and experience of teaching in Arts First
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A syllabus of a previously taught UW Arts First course
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CV
If you are new to applying to teach at Conrad Grebel University College also include the following materials:
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Contact information for three references
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Evidence of positive teaching performance, such as teaching evaluations or statement of teaching philosophy
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant Arts discipline.
Candidates must have experience teaching in the University of Waterloo Arts First program (ARTS 130, ARTS 140, or ARTS 160), with preference to those who have taught ARTS 160.
Cover letters should be addressed to the Dean, Dr. Jeremy Bergen
Application documents should be sent to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca
Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, ON
Deadline for receipt of applications: August 31, 2026
For more information on Conrad Grebel University College visit grebel.ca
Coordinator, Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement
Position Details: Permanent 1FTE (35 hours per week)
Salary/Grade: USG under review Expected starting salary $51,300 - $64,200
Start Date: Late September/Early October
Schedule: Regular hours with occasional evening and weekend work required to support events and programming.
Champion Peace? Join the Scene at Grebel!
Are you a highly organized community builder with a talent for communication and event logistics? The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA) at Conrad Grebel University College is looking for a Coordinator to help animate and support our vibrant peacebuilding ecosystem!
This isn't your typical office job. You’ll be the operational heartbeat of a dynamic hub that brings together a larger community of CPA participants, including 6 affiliate organizations co-located at the CPA, 4–8 peace start-ups in our Peace Incubator, Research Fellows, and the artists and curators of exhibits in the Grebel Gallery. If you’re a collaborative, tech-savvy problem-solver who thrives on managing moving parts and fostering a hospitable community, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Working closely under the direction of the CPA Director, the CPA Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all CPA programs and associated development and support activities. You will be a key representative to campus and community partners, managing crucial areas including:
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Community Animation & Administration: Drive engagement through weekly e-mail updates and community coffee breaks. Manage room bookings, logistics and orientation for new incubator members.
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Communications: Lead the creation and execution of ongoing external communications, including managing website and social media content, producing a monthly e-newsletter, and drafting impact stories for external publications.
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Convening & Committees: Schedule meetings, coordinate logistics, and take minutes for key supportive groups such as the Grebel Peace Incubator Mentorship Circle, the CPA Research Hub, the Grebel Gallery Team, and the CPA Advisory Committee.
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Program & Gallery Support: Track research outputs, assist with the vetting of Grebel Gallery exhibits, draft artist agreements, and capture participant activity and impact data. You will also train and provide functional supervision for part-time student roles on the CPA team.
What You Bring
You are an organized, proactive administrator or program coordinator who contributes to a hospitable and collegial climate. You possess excellent relational and written communication skills, with a proven ability to coordinate multiple schedules, logistics, and digital content platforms simultaneously. A collaborative team player, you work seamlessly with diverse partners and are deeply committed to supporting the vision and mission of the Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement within the Grebel and University of Waterloo communities.
Application Process
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca.
Application deadline is August 24, 2026
All applicants will be contacted. AI is not used in the selection of candidates.
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