The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in the 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 19,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in six diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.

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 and safe communities, and surprisingly affordable real estate, Niagara is an exceptional location to call home.

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits, support for research, and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the Department of Educational Studies in the area of Special Education at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence August 1, 2021.

The successful candidate will have:

• earned doctorate in Special Education, or closely related field, must be completed preferably by August 1st , 2021 (ABD applications will be considered);
• specialization in child/adolescent development with expertise in (any) of the areas of socioemotional development, mental health, advocacy and diversity;
• knowledge and experience related to specific disabilities of both high and low incidence (e.g., learning disabilities, autism);
• evidence of research agenda, with a focus on inclusive educational practices;
• professional interest or experience with, and knowledge of, students from diverse backgrounds;
• the ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of students from diverse populations.

The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate, professional and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the development of courses in the Special Education area of specialization. The candidate should submit a professional dossier that provides evidence of excellence in teaching.

The application will be strengthened if the candidate has:

• previous teaching, scholarly and professional research, and/or experience in an educational setting related to students with disabilities;
• experience teaching using face-to face, blended and online modes;
• established connections with the local, national and international community.

The ability and means to travel to off-campus locations for instructional purposes is a requirement of this position.

Electronic applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching, evidence of professional experience, a summary of recent and on-going/future research, and the names, addresses and phone/email of three referees.

Applications must be submitted in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per upload. Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to sspiece@brocku.ca.)

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. The committee will begin reviewing nominations and applications on or after April 30 (posting closes April 30 at 12:01 am).

Applications should be submitted electronically through the Brock Careers website at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/AssistantProfessor--Special-Education--Faculty-of-Education--Tenure-Track_JR-1008171

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) 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 can fill out the Self-Identification questions included in the questionnaire at the time of 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 Employee Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/EmploymentAccommodation-Policy.pdf.

Please advise: Talent Acquisition, talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

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.