Instructor ADST 5P56 Winter D11 ST. CATHARINES

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 7,900 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock University in St. Catharines seeks an instructor for CUPE4207-1 to deliver coursework primarily in person with some online and asynchronous components. The role includes lectures, student consultations, grading, and course administration.

Strong emphasis on accessibility and equity in line with the collective agreement. The candidate should hold a PhD in Disability Studies or a related field, demonstrate leadership in the domain, and have experience with online and in-person teaching

Qualifications

• PhD in Disability Studies, Psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated academic teaching and leadership experience in disabilities.
• Experience in Applied Research with persons with disabilities.
• Proven online teaching experience - synchronous and asynchronous.
• Available to teach primarily IN PERSON IN ST. CATHARINES during the day on weekends (9-5) as scheduled, some online instruction during evenings.
• Provide office hours for 1:1 and group student support.
• Experience using Brightspace or other learning management systems.
• Experience using video conferencing platforms (Lifesize, Microsoft Teams).
• Able to attend department meetings via video conference as required.

Responsibilities

• Duties per Article 22.01: scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (lectures, prep).
• Student consultation, marking and grading, course administration.
• Grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.

Skills

Academic teaching experience

Leadership in field of disabilities

Online teaching experience (symmetric/

Office hours for student support

Video conferencing platforms (Lifesize

Education

PhD in Disability Studies, Psychology or related field

Tools

Brightspace or LMS

Video conferencing tools (Lifesize, MS Teams)

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 outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

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

Post End Date:

September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

ADST 5P56 Winter D11 ST. CATHARINES

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)
Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 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 22.01 of the Collective Agreement. These include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty).

Qualifications

1. Completed PhD in Disability Studies, Psychology or related field.
2. Demonstrated academic teaching and leadership experience in the field of disabilities.
3. Experience in Applied Research with persons with disabilities.
4. Proven online teaching experience required - synchronous and asynchronous.
5. Available to teach primarily IN PERSON IN ST. CATHARINES* during the day on weekends (i.e. 9-5) as scheduled, some online instruction during evenings on weekdays as required, and asynchronous instruction (e.g., lectures, activities) as needed to meet course requirements.
6. Instructors are required to provide office hours for 1:1 and group student support as needed.
7. Experience using Brightspace or other learning management systems.
8. Experience using video conferencing platforms (e.g., Lifesize, Microsoft Teams)
9. Able to attend department related meetings via video conference as required.

*Please Note: The mode of delivery for this course as planned for Fall/Winter 2025/26 terms are primarily in-person with a portion of additional synchronous and asynchronous online instruction during the term. It will be expected that you will be able to deliver the course material in the required format and planned schedule when the course is delivered.

Please Note

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

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

Members 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/

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 accommodate 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 your participation needs are met.

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

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

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