Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Teaching Intensive – Cross-appointment in French Studies and Teacher Education

This position is part of the

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.

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About Brock University

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With over 18,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.

Our Geography

Brock University’s 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. The Niagara region is dotted with landmarks that recognize our nation’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, clean, safe communities, and surprisingly affordable real estate, Niagara is an exceptional location to call home.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Faculties

Boasting nearly 34,000 graduates, the Faculty of Education (FOE) is a leader in the delivery of academic programs related to learning and teaching across the lifespan. Award-winning faculty members are recognized for contributions to scholarship, creative activities and service receiving titles such as Extra Ordinary or Distinguished Professors and earning Brock Teaching Awards of Excellence and/or 3M Teaching Awards. FOE collaboratively offers Indigenous Education programs to support teacher education in remote communities while forging education pathways for Indigenous adults in Ontario.

FOE’s outstanding accredited Teacher Education programs respond to the needs of Ontario’s school boards including French Language and technological education. A Leader in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE), FOE’s fully online programs draw diverse students and professionals, locally and internationally while advanced micro-certificates feature specializations in Literacy and Education and Teaching Second Language Learners. Graduate programs (MEd, PhD) provide rigorous education for teachers and leaders in the education field.

FOE has two campus locations in St. Catharines and the newly opened Burlington Campus based in the City of Burlington’s Robert Bateman Community Centre. The Burlington Campus is a modern learning environment hub for Brock’s Teacher Education featuring state-of-the-art science instructional labs and spaces designed for active learning in the arts.

The French Studies Program is part of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (MLLC). The…