Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Disability Studies, Probationary Tenure Track

About Brock University

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography

The 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. Brock University’s second campus is in Burlington, with ready access to the surrounding city and the QEW.

Brock University’s main campus is situated on land which is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live in work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. The Niagara Region is dotted with landmarks that recognize Canada’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, the region offers clean and safe communities, and is an exceptional location to call home.

About the Faculty and Department

The Department of Applied Disability Studies is the largest graduate program in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The vision of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to be an internationally recognized, preeminent academic program that contributes to the betterment of the lives of people in our community and beyond with a focus on persons with disabilities and underserved populations. The Mission of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to educate students who will be agents of change to help better the lives of people in our community and beyond with a focus on persons with disabilities and underserved populations, We strive to contribute knowledge and improve services by conducting cutting edge basic and applied research, and by providing transdisciplinary, quality postgraduate education to the next generation of professionals, researchers and educators, and experienced professionals in the field. Faculty are internationally respected in Applied Disability Studies and Applied Behaviour Analysis.

The Department of Applied Disability Studies offers a two-year Master of Arts (MA) degree, a Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS), and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Disability Studies. Students pursuing an MA or MADS degree or Graduate Diploma may choose to specialize in the field of Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC) or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Students specializing in LDCC take coursework in theories of disability studies, critical disability studies, research and evaluation, leadership, disability and policy, and community-engaged research. Students specializing in ABA take our Association for Behavior Analysis International Verified Course Sequence and additional coursework in Applied Disability Studies. We offer weekday and weekend classes on our main campus in St. Catharines, as well as weekend courses in Burlington, Toronto, and Ottawa.

About the Position

The Department of Applied Disability Studies invites applications for a tenure track probationary appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2024. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in applied disability studies and behavior analysis. They will teach graduate courses in our LDCC and ABA specializations, engage in a relevant program of applied research, supervise students, participate in the affairs of the department and fulfill service commitments to the department and the university. The successful applicant will be expected to teach four half-credit courses in various locations across Ontario (as assigned), during the day, evenings, or weekends, including in person, online synchronous and/or asynchronous classes, as well as blended or hybrid offerings. More information about the Department of Applied Disability Studies can be found at www.brocku.ca/ads.

Qualifications

Qualifications are (a) a completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline within Social Sciences (e.g.,Psychology, Child and Youth Studies, Disability Studies), Education, Social Work, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or other relevant discipline and (b) a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA©) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D™) designation. The applicant must provide evidence of successful teaching, research, and professional experience in the fields of disability studies and behaviour analysis. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. may be considered.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample 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 Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Application Process

Applicants are invited to submit their application via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload)

Applications must include:

(a) Academic Cover Letter (indicating file number stated above)
(b) Statement of teaching interests and philosophy related to department programs
(c) Statement of research interests
(d) Curriculum Vitae
(e) Selected reprints/preprints of publications
(f) Evidence of successful teaching, professional experience, and research in the fields of behaviour analysis and/or applied disability studies.
(g) Name, affiliation, and contact info of three (3) academic referees providing letters. If applicable, references from previous academic appointments should be provided. (See instructions below)

Candidates should also arrange for their three (3) academic letters of reference to be emailed directly from each referee’s institutional email address to:

Brandy Sokoloski
Administrative Coordinator & Academic Advisor
Department of Applied Disability Studies
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, Ontario. Canada L2S 3A1
Email: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is April 8, 2024 at 12:01 am. The final full business day to apply is April 7, 2024. 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.

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