Assistant Professor, Instructional Limited Term Appointment, Mental Health, Wellness, and Inclusive

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 Faculty 
Boasting nearly 34,000 graduates, the Faculty of Education (FOE) is a leader in the delivery of academic programs related to learning and teaching across the lifespan. Award-winning faculty members are recognized for contributions to scholarship, creative activities and service receiving titles such as Extra Ordinary or Distinguished Professors and earning Brock Teaching Awards of Excellence and/or 3M Teaching Awards. FOE collaboratively offers Indigenous Education programs to support teacher education in remote communities while forging education pathways for Indigenous adults in Ontario. FOE’s outstanding accredited Teacher Education programs respond to the needs of Ontario’s school boards including French Language and technological education. A Leader in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE), FOE’s fully online programs draw diverse students and professionals, locally and internationally while advanced micro-certificates feature specializations in Literacy and Education and Teaching Second Language Learners. Graduate programs (MEd, PhD) provide rigorous education for teachers and leaders in the education field. FOE has two campus locations in St. Catharines and the newly opened Burlington Campus based in the City of Burlington’s Robert Bateman Community Centre. The Burlington Campus is a modern learning environment hub for Brock’s Teacher Education featuring state-of-the-art science instructional labs and spaces designed for active learning in the arts.

About the Position 
The Faculty of Education invites applications for an Instructional Limited term Appointment in the Department of Educational Studies. The position involves teaching foundation courses in educating exceptional learners across all three divisions (PJ, JI and IS) in the Teacher Education Program, the Technological Education Program, and Mental Health and Wellness courses in Undergraduate Educational Studies.
The appointment will commence July 1, 2026.

Qualifications  
The successful candidate will have a completed Doctorate in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Special Education, Inclusive Education or a related field. Having a license to practice autonomously in the province of Ontario as a Clinical Psychologist (C. Psych) or Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is an asset.

Preferred candidates will have: (1) experience in university teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face and blended learning environments, particularly in inclusive education, special education, trauma-based education and/or mental health and wellness ; (2) experience working in elementary and/or secondary schools as a psychologist, psychotherapist or educator; (3) evidence of strong connections with local, national and international organizations dedicated to the promotion of mental health and wellness, inclusive education, special education and/or trauma-informed education.

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:

Dean, Faculty of Education, Brock University
Email: [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) statement providing evidence of expert knowledge of mental health, wellness, inclusive education, special education and/or trauma-informed education research (2 page maximum)
5) names and contact information for three referees of high standing (who will only be contacted for short-listed candidates)

All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high-quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references as part of their application.
The closing date for applications is February 20, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is February 19, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Wanda Burger, Executive Assistant, [email protected].

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per annum. 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.

Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor–ILTA–Mental-Health-and-Wellness—Educational-School-Psychology_JR-1022789

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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