Instructor FILM 2P94 Winter D3

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

Job summary

Brock University seeks an instructor for the film course FILM 2P94, focused on popular cinema as art. The position requires a PhD in Film Studies and offers competitive compensation based on course workload. Candidates will engage in lectures, grading, and coursework administration in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD in Film Studies is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in popular cinema.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lectures, schedule contact time with students, grade assignments.
• Course administration in line with Collective Agreement.

Skills

Expertise in popular cinema

Teaching competence

Education

PhD in Film Studies

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.

About Brock University

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 offering a wide range of career opportunities.

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

Post End Date: July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM

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

Course Details

Title: FILM 2P94 - Popular Cinema

Focuses on popular cinema as art and institution, emphasizing film genres and cultural contexts.

Compensation

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

Note: Instructors with a 2-hour/week lecture are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include scheduled contact time with students, preparation of lectures, student consultations, grading, and course administration, in accordance with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

1. A PhD in Film Studies.
2. Demonstrated expertise in popular cinema and teaching competence at the university or college level.

Application Process

Please include a cover letter and current resume. Members with seniority should provide their seniority date. Include all required documentation, such as letters of reference and course/performance evaluations.

Contact: Dr. Derek Foster, Chair, CPCF at [e-mail]

Additional Notes

Positions depend on course enrolments and budget approval. The course may be delivered virtually or face-to-face. Applicants must adhere to workload limits outlined in the collective agreement, with prior approval for exceeding limits.

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/. Academic terms: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring (May-July), Summer (July-Aug). Actual dates are on the Registrar’s timetable: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/.

Work Environment & Diversity

Brock University values diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

We do not use AI technology in our recruitment process. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Learn more at www.brocku.ca.