Assistant Professor, Instructional Limited Term Appointment, Dance Education (Primary/Junior/Intermediate)

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Post End Date:

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

March 16, 2026

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

About the Faculty

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.

About the Position

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a one-year Instructional Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Educational Studies, teaching Dance Education (K–10) in the Teacher Education Program. The position involves teaching foundational courses in creative movement and arts-based pedagogies to teacher candidates across two divisions: Primary/Junior (including ELKP) and Junior/Intermediate.

The appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence July 1, 2026.

The target hiring range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in Dance Education, specifically teaching creative movement through an arts-based pedagogical lens (e.g., drama, music, and/or visual arts) in Grades K–10. Familiarity with the Ontario Arts Curriculum for Grades 1–8 and 9–10 (2009) and the Ontario Kindergarten Program (2026) will be considered an asset.

Applicants will hold a completed doctorate in Dance Education, Educational Studies, or a closely related field (e.g., Creative Movement Pedagogies, Integrated Arts-based Pedagogies). Applications are also welcomed from doctoral candidates nearing completion (see Note 1) and from candidates whose expertise reflects PhD equivalency grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems (see Note 2).

Note 1: While applications from doctoral candidates nearing completion are welcome, the successful applicant must have completed all degree requirements in a relevant field by the start date of the appointment (July 1, 2026).

Note 2: In determining PhD equivalency for Indigenous knowledge, consideration will be given, but not limited to, demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous languages, customs, protocols, spirituality, traditions, practices, ceremonies, histories, and teachings. Such knowledge may be acquired through lived experience; sustained participation in Indigenous self-determination, governance, and cultural structures; and/or study and reflection with Indigenous Elders or Traditional Knowledge Carriers/Keepers.

The preferred candidate may also demonstrate:

• professional teaching experience in arts-based courses (e.g., drama education, music education, visual arts education in teacher education and elementary education settings [Grades K–10]);
• evidence of strong connections with local, national, and/or international organizations dedicated to the promotion of arts-based education.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have:

• a PhD or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field (ABD is also acceptable);
• experience teaching dance education to K–10 teacher candidates within a university-based teacher education program;
• experience teaching creative movement through an arts-based lens in K–10 classroom settings, with particular strength in ELKP and Primary/Junior/Intermediate contexts;
• experience in university teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face and blended learning environments, particularly in arts-based pedagogies within teacher education programs;
• evidence of the ability to teach in inclusive, equitable, accessible, differentiated, and culturally-responsive ways, illustrating a commitment to decolonization, reconciliation, anti-racism, and social justice issues in teaching, research, and service.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate may also demonstrate:

• teaching experience in the Ontario context, Ontario College of Teachers certification (OCT), knowledge of the OCT’s Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards; and/or equivalent qualification and experience in a provincial/territorial context;
• Additional Qualification(s) in OCT Dance Specialist pathway (e.g., Part 1, Part 2, Part 3);
• familiarity with digital and multimodal teaching platforms (e.g., Brightspace, Google Slides, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite);
• engagement with Dance Education organizations at the local, provincial, and/or national level;
• research interests, scholarly activities, and teaching recognition, as appropriate to the Dance Education instructional appointment.

Application Information

Applicants should submit a single PDF file comprised of:

1) a letter of application

2) curriculum vitae

3) teaching dossier including (i.e., maximum 5-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience), sample teaching materials, and evidence of successful teaching experience (e.g., teaching evaluations)

4) statement providing evidence of expert knowledge of Dance Education and arts-based pedagogies (2 page maximum)

5) names and contact information for three referees of high standing (who will only be contacted for short-listed candidates)

6) The file is to be submitted via the Workday online application system (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload) by the closing date

The closing date for applications is March 16, 2026 at 12:01 am. The final full day to apply is March 15, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Wanda Burger, Executive Assistant, [email protected].

The target hiring range for this position is $95,000-$120,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

This ad is for an existing position in the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) bargaining unit. 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: [email protected] 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.

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