Men need not apply

[jon-nyc]

This is unconscionable.

[Mik]

Idiotic too. Portends an utter lack of academic freedom. A safe space to hide for those of similar bent.

[Horace]

The part that says "to address legal requirements" sniffs of some resentment towards the policy, at least by whomever crafted the memo.

[Renauda]

It’s probably illegal under Ontario law but it is definitely unconstitutional. It will be challenged and Waterloo will have to retract.

Edit: I see the posting is dated June 2025. I’ll see if I can find out where this went.

[Renauda]

Because it is a closed internal competition Waterloo is free to specify and give preference to gender, race etc. in the job postings.

I don’t agree with it, but that is how it rolls in Ontario. I know the Catholic school boards here in Alberta openly require its teachers to be attested and practicing Catholics. Near to impossible for a non Catholic to teach in their schools.