Instructor DART 4D56 Fall/Winter D1

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

Job summary

Brock University seeks an instructor for a collaborative play development course running from September 2025 to April 2026. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MFA and have extensive experience in directing or devising for theatre. Responsibilities include teaching, student consultations, and course administration, all within a supportive academic environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant professional contributions in theatre directing or devising.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness preferred.
• Experience with collaborative ensemble production.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and preparation.
• Marking, grading, and course administration.
• Managing academic dishonesty cases.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Theater directing

Collaborative production management

Education

PhD or MFA in directing or devising for theatre

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: July 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) DART 4D56 (Fall/Winter).

Collaborative Play Development

Ensemble-based theatrical devising. Exploration of creative, design, and production processes for the collaborative ensemble. Students take on the roles of a small theatre company as they explore creating a new play from inspiration to presentation.

Full course + half course (1.5): Lab, 9 hours per week; additional production time as required.

Sept 3, 2025 - Apr 2, 2026 (D1)

Tuesday - 1000-1300 and 1400-1600

Thursday - 1000-1300

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

Compensation

Please note: this represents 1.5 of a full course instructor stipend.

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)

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

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, grading, and course administration including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty).

Qualifications

1. PhD or MFA in directing and/or devising for theatre, or a relevant, related discipline.
2. Significant professional and/or scholarly contributions to directing and/or devising for theatre or a relevant, related discipline; and substantial experience in collaborative, ensemble-based production management and/or self-producing.
3. Successful, relevant, theoretically-informed post-secondary teaching experience. Evidence of teaching effectiveness will ideally include a complete teaching dossier, previous course evaluations, peer evaluations, letters of recommendation, or equivalent evidence.
4. Expertise in anti-oppressive, decolonizing, anti-racist, anti-supremacist, or related approaches to theatre making, pedagogy, and/or practices. Evidence may include scholarly presentations, publications, professional practices, leadership, consulting, or training.
5. Demonstrated ability to use Brightspace, BrockDB, OASIS, or equivalent systems.

Applications

Please apply through Brock University’s application portal. Supporting documentation must include:

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

Members with seniority may include seniority date within the application questionnaire.

Further Information

Dr. Jennifer Roberts-Smith, Chair

Department of Dramatic Arts

[e-mail]

Note

Positions are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval. Applicants exceeding workload limits require prior approval.

For collective agreement details, visit: https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

Additional Comments

Course descriptions: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-July), Summer (July-Aug). Dates are on the Registrar’s webpage: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We support flexible work arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations as needed. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

Brock University does not use AI technology in recruitment. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more at www.brocku.ca.