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One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and ranked #3 Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

March 21, 2024

About Brock University

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography

The main campus is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, overlooking the city of St. Catharines, in the heart of Niagara wine country. Brock University’s second campus is in Burlington, with ready access to the surrounding city and the QEW.

Brock University’s main campus is situated on land which is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live in 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. The Niagara Region is dotted with landmarks that recognize Canada’s history and features breathtaking natural beauty and world-famous attractions. St. Catharines is home to vibrant arts and entertainment venues, and is a short drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York. With one of the warmest climates in Canada, the region offers clean and safe communities, and is an exceptional location to call home.

About the Faculty and Department

The Department of Labour Studies at Brock University is a multidisciplinary unit housed in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Department boasts award-winning teachers and researchers and is home to the only Labour Studies co-op program in Ontario.

Learn more about the Department of Labour Studies here: https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/labour-studies/

About the Position

The Department of Labour Studies invites applications for a 12-month instructional limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence July 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will be well-qualified to effectively teach a range of labour studies courses and contribute to the department through service and research. The teaching load for this position is 4.0 credits, normally distributed as four (4) half credits in fall term and four (4) half credits in winter term.

Potential courses include: LABR 1P96 Labour Behind the Label, LABR 2P00 Mediation, Arbitration and Conflict Resolution; LABR 2P03 Labour and Employment Law (online); LABR 2P90 The Labour of Sport (online); LABR 2P97 Work, Labour, and Film; LABR 2Q92 Work, Equity and Diversity; LABR 2Q94 Class, Country Music, and Social Change; LABR 2Q96 Labour and Health (online); LABR 3P90 Collective Bargaining; LABR 3P91 Labour Studies Theory and Methods; LABR 3P94 Psychology of Work (online); LABR 3Q96 Children and Youth at Work (online); LABR 3Q93 Labour in a Global and Comparative Perspective (online); LABR 3Q97 Public Sector Unions; LABR 4P31 Women, Work and Leadership.

See the 2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars for a complete description of the courses: https://brocku.ca/webcal/

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD (or be near completion) in a relevant academic field with evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and a research record on work and labour.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Application Process

Notes: Interested candidates are invited to submit along with the letter of application: a curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier demonstrating excellence in university teaching (e.g. summaries of course evaluations, letters from instructional experts, department chairs etc.)

All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attached upload. Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to labour.studies@brocku.ca).

Please arrange for two confidential signed and dated letters of reference on letterhead to be sent to labour.studies@brocku.ca.

For additional information please contact:

Dr. Larry Savage, PhD

Search Committee Chair

lsavage@brocku.ca

The closing date for applications is March 21 2024 at 12:01am. The final business day to apply is March 20, 2024.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf . Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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