Assistant Professor, One-Year Instructional Limited Term Appointment (ILTA), Child & Youth Studies

Brock University

Assistant Professor, One-Year Instructional Limited Term Appointment (ILTA), Child & Youth Studies

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 and Department
The Department of Child and Youth Studies is one of the largest and highest-ranked programs at Brock University and represents the largest/most comprehensive Child and Youth Studies department in Canada. The department offers undergraduate programs (BA Pass or Honours, BA with Major, BA/BEd) that provide a broadly based interdisciplinary approach that considers theoretical and applied approaches to children and youth within the multiple contexts of culture, the economy, the law, family, school, peer group, and community. With roots in criminology, cultural studies, education, psychology, and sociology, the academic focus provides an integration of approaches through which a comprehensive understanding of children and youth can evolve. In addition, the CHYS Graduate Program (MA, PhD) offers a unique multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to the study of children and youth, providing a theoretical foundation and the application of social science research methods.

About the Position 
Socio-Cultural Understanding of Children and Youth
The Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University invites applications for a One-Year Instructional Limited Term Appointment position, effective July 1, 2026. The position is subject to budgetary approval and will entail teaching 8 half-credit courses per year. The courses to be taught are broadly grouped into the field of socio-cultural exploration in the lives of children and youth.
Brock University is committed to building inclusivity and equity through understanding and respect for diverse identities, and to reflecting this in our approaches to teaching and learning, research and creativity, administration and service provision, and community engagement. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in the recognition that the strongest research, scholarship, and creative activity and the best research training environment require engagement of scholars from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications  
A scholar with a completed PhD in a discipline within Social Sciences and an expertise in a socio-cultural understanding of children and youth development and a demonstrated record of effective teaching. Areas of interest might include: children and youth, body/mind diversity, families and caregivers, children/youth mental health, youth justice, race, disability, among others. In addition to a demonstrated record of teaching, the successful candidate will have a potential or demonstrated record in interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary scholarship. Ideally, we are seeking candidates with research and teaching expertise with racialized groups and communities. Along with departmental service and undergraduate teaching and supervision, the successful candidate will be expected to support the graduate program in Child and Youth Studies.

Application Process
Please apply online using the “Apply” button. Within the online application system candidates must submit a letter of application, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of successful high-quality teaching; maximum 30 pages), a statement of research interests, selected reprints/preprints of publications, and a curriculum vitae (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per upload). Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to chysrecruitment@brocku.ca. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to chysrecruitment@brocku.ca.

For additional information please contact:
Dr. Heather Chalmers
Chair of Child and Youth Studies
chyschair@brocku.ca

The closing date for applications is February 2, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is February 1, 2026.

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

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--One-Year-Instructional-Limited-Term-Appointment--ILTA---Child---Youth-Studies_JR-1022803-1

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