Instructor Half Course LING 2P01 Fall D2

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An established university in the Niagara region is seeking a passionate instructor for American Sign Language III. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a face-to-face learning environment, fostering communication skills and cultural understanding. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Join a vibrant academic community where your teaching experience and expertise in American Sign Language can make a significant impact on students' lives. Embrace the chance to inspire and ignite new possibilities in education.

Qualifications

• Relevant doctorate required; master's degree may be considered.
• Practical experience with American Sign Language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach American Sign Language III at Brock University.
• Prepare course materials and evaluate student performance.

Skills

American Sign Language

Teaching Experience

Educational Background

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and 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.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:May 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

Title of Course: LING 2P01 FALL 2025

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2024 - $7,471.08 per half course (195 hours nominally)
Effective September 1, 2024 - $14,942.17 per full course (390 hours nominally)

Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a relevant doctorate. In the absence of the PhD qualification, a master’s degree with evidence of sufficient background (e.g. course work or thesis focus) in relevant areas may be considered. Evidence of educational background must be provided. Applicants must also have practical experience with American Sign Language as a first or subsequent language, previous successful academic teaching experience (as instructor responsible for all aspects of the course) and teaching competence (e.g. course evaluations, letters of reference and/or other components of a teaching dossier).

Applications

The class will be held face-to-face at the Brock University main campus in St. Catharines .
Job applications must be submitted online via Workday. Paper or email applications are not accepted.

Applications should include a cover letter, a current resume, and your seniority date. Assure to include all required documentation, including letters of reference and course/performance evaluations.

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours - i.e. not overtime hours - allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

Applicants that are in excess of the above noted workload limits will not have their applications considered unless they have received prior written approval from the appropriate Dean and the Human Resources Department.

The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

For office use only: DATE — # XXXX — Approved

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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