Instructor DART 2P22 Winter D3

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock University seeks a qualified instructor for the DART 2P22 Applied Theatre course, focusing on student engagement through diverse teaching methods. Candidates should hold a PhD in applied theatre and demonstrate expertise in community development and anti-oppressive frameworks. The role includes responsibilities for teaching, grading, and course management, with a compensation structure based on contact hours.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary teaching experience with evidence of effectiveness.
• Significant contributions to community development in theatre.
• Ability to integrate anti-oppressive and decolonizing practices.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and preparation of lectures.
• Grading and course administration responsibilities.
• Non-classroom responsibilities aligned with Collective Agreement guidelines.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Anti-oppressive approaches

Community development

Education

PhD in applied theatre

Tools

Brightspace LMS

OASIS

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 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: July 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) DART 2P22 (Winter) Applied Theatre course.

Theory and practice of Applied Theatre techniques to assist communities in articulating issues, enhancing understanding of their complexity, and planning future actions.

Half course: Lab, 4 hours per week.

Jan 5 - Apr 2, 2026

Tuesday 1800-2200

Academic Timetable: https://brocku.ca/guides-and-timetables/timetables/?session=fw&type=ug&level=all&program=DART

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 responsible for a 2-hour/week lecture or equivalent are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.

Duties

Duties include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom responsibilities such as preparing lectures, student consultations, grading, and course administration, in accordance with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• PhD in applied theatre focused on theatre for community development or a related discipline.
• Significant professional and/or scholarly contributions to theatre for community development or a related field.
• Relevant post-secondary teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Expertise in anti-oppressive, decolonizing, anti-racist, or related approaches, demonstrated through scholarly work, professional practice, or leadership.
• Ability to use Brightspace LMS, BrockDB, OASIS, or similar systems.

Applications

Apply via Brock University’s application portal. Include:

• A cover letter outlining relevant qualifications
• A current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of effective post-secondary teaching

For further information, contact Dr. Jennifer Roberts-Smith at [e-mail].

Please Note

This position is subject to course enrolments and budget approval. Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement, accessible at https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/. Academic terms run from September to August, with specific dates available on the Registrar’s website.

Brock University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups and providing accommodations during the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

We do not use AI technology in our recruitment process. Applications will be acknowledged, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visit www.brocku.ca to learn more about Brock University.