Assistant Professor, ILTA, Teacher Education French Education (Junior/Intermediate/Senior)

Brock University

This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group)

Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ranked 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 for those with passion, energy and expertise.
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Post End Date: This posting will close at 12:01 am on May 30, 2025

About Brock
The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in the Niagara and Halton regions, 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 Teacher Education Program is located on two campuses. 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 the City of 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 Position
The Faculty of Education invites applications for an Instructional Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Educational Studies in French Education in the Junior/Intermediate/Senior Teacher Education Program. This position involves teaching French Education pedagogy across both divisions (JI and IS). The one (1) year appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence July 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will be fluent in both written and spoken French Language and hold a doctorate in Educational Studies, Curriculum Studies, or French. Doctoral candidates in the above areas who are ABD may be considered. Experience with French education in Ontario including the Immersion, Extended and FSL curriculums and teaching French at the J/I and I/S level is essential. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is required. Experience as a curriculum leader and/or school administrator will be considered assets.
Preferred candidates will have: (1) experience in university teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face and blended learning environments, particularly in French education pedagogy; (2) experience teaching at the Junior/Intermediate/ and Senior levels;
(3) evidence of strong connections with French Education and Francophone organizations both provincial and local, as well as local school boards; and (4) leadership experience. An OCT certification is desirable.
The successful candidate will teach and lead the French instructor team for both junior/intermediate and intermediate/senior courses and may be required to teach additional courses in the Teacher Education Program. Details about courses offered in the Teacher Education Program may be found at the following link: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Calendar - Education-Teacher Education
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to decolonization, reconciliation, anti-racism, and social and ecological justice issues within teacher education preservice learning contexts in course design, research endeavours, and teaching. They may be eligible to teach a limited number of sections in other programs including the M.Ed, but will not be eligible for Doctoral or Masters supervision as the main supervisor.

For additional information please contact:
Faculty of Education, Brock University
Email: Foedean@brocku.ca
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To Apply
Applicants should submit a single PDF file comprised of:
a letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• teaching dossier including (statement of teaching philosophy and experience (5 pages maximum), sample teaching materials, and evidence of successful teaching experience)
• statement of research program (2 pages maximum)
• Names and contact information for three referees of high standing (they will only be contacted for short-listed candidates)

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

Deadline to submit applications: May 30, 2025.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Instructional-Limited-Term-Appointment--Teacher-Education-French-Education--Junior-Intermediate-Senior-_JR-1020565

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