Assistant Professor, Two-Year Limited Term Appointment (LTA), Foundations of Education

This position is part of the

BUFA (Employee Group)

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Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

August 5, 2026

About Brock University

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With over 18,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.

Our Geography

Brock University’s main campus is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, overlooking the city of St. Catharines, in the heart of Niagara wine country. The Niagara region is dotted with landmarks that recognize our nation’s history and features breathtaking natural beauty and world-famous attractions. St. Catharines is home to vibrant arts and entertainment venues, and is a short drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York. With one of the warmest climates in Canada, clean, safe communities, and surprisingly affordable real estate, Niagara is an exceptional location to call home.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Position

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Educational Studies. The position involves teaching foundation of education courses in Undergraduate Educational Studies.

The appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have: (1) a completed Doctorate in Educational Studies, Curriculum Studies or a related field. (2) evidence of demonstrated expertise in the social, historical, philosophical and psychological foundations of education and formal schooling ; (3) experience teaching an Educational Foundations course at the undergraduate or graduate level at a recognized postsecondary institution; (4) evidence of teaching competence in large enrolment online or blended learning courses; (5) demonstrated skills related to the incorporation of online pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of a course; (6) experience coordinating and working with teaching assistants; (7) an active research agenda in one or more topics related to educational studies, curriculum studies or the foundations of education; and (8) contributions to service at the program, Department, or university level.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to decolonization, reconciliation, anti-racism, and social and ecological justice issues in teaching, research, and service.

For additional information please contact: [email protected]

Application Information

Applicants should submit a single PDF file comprised of:

1) a letter of application

2) curriculum vitae

3) teaching dossier including (i.e., statement of teaching philosophy and experience (5 pages maximum), sample teaching materials, and evidence of successful teaching experience)

4) research statement detailing scholarship achievements and plans (3 page maximum)

5) names and contact information for three referees of high standing (who will only be contacted for short-listed candidates)

The file is to be submitted via the Workday online application system (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload) by the closing date.

The closing date for applications is August 5, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is August 4, 2026.

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 and $118,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

This ad is for an existing position in the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) bargaining unit. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

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