Assistant Professor, Limited Term Appointment (ILTA) Technological Education

Brock University

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 Faculty
The Faculty of Education at Brock University, with a proud history dating back to 1965, is home to nearly 33,000 alumni and currently serves a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students across its St. Catharines and Burlington campuses. Renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, the faculty offers a range of innovative programs, including eight Concurrent Teacher Education programs and two fully online degrees. Our mission is to educate exceptional educators by fostering academic excellence, promoting experiential learning, and engaging meaningfully with Indigenous and community partners. With a vision rooted in innovation, adaptability, and empathy, our researchers and students make a tangible impact in education—locally and globally—by supporting lifelong learning and advancing the field through real-world application and celebrated achievements.
About the position
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a 24-month Instructional Limited Term Appointment (ILTA) at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Technological Education Teacher Education program. While this is a fully online program, the successful candidate must be physically resident in Ontario and is expected to contribute to Program and Departmental service. The successful applicant is expected to begin teaching no later than January 1st, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
This is a full-time teaching-focused position with responsibilities in curriculum course delivery. We are seeking a candidate with advanced qualifications and extensive experience in Technological Education Teacher Education who can contribute immediately to the instruction of teacher candidates in Ontario’s Ministry of Education Broad-Based Technology (BBT) curriculum.
The successful candidate will teach 4.0 full course equivalents (FCEs) from the Technological Education Teacher Education curriculum. The candidate may be required to teach a variety of the following courses:
• EDBE 8G11 / 8G21 / 8R11 / 8R21: Teaching of Green Industries
• EDBE 8G12 / 8G22 / 8R12 / 8R22: Teaching Communications Technology
• EDBE 8G13 / 8G23 / 8R13 / 8R23: The Teaching of Construction Technology
• EDBE 8G14 / 8G24 / 8R14 / 8R24: The Teaching of Technological Design
• EDBE 8G15 / 8G25 / 8R15 / 8R25: The Teaching of Hospitality and Tourism
• EDBE 8G16 / 8G26 / 8R16 / 8R26: The Teaching of Manufacturing Technology
• EDBE 8G17 / 8G27 / 8R17 / 8R27: The Teaching of Health Care
• EDBE 8G18 / 8G28 / 8R18 / 8R28: The Teaching of Hairstyling and Aesthetics
• EDBE 8G19 / 8G29 / 8R19 / 8R29: The Teaching of Transportation Technology
• EDBE 8G20 / 8G30 / 8R20 / 8R30: The Teaching of Computer Technology
• EDBE 8R10: Special Topics in Technological Education
• EDBE 8R71: Student Assessment, Practice and Policy: Technological Education
• EDBE 8R78: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Technological Education
Qualifications
Applicants must provide evidence of
• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification in Technological Education or equivalent.
• Experience in secondary technological education or trades-based teacher training.
• Instructional expertise, pedagogical leadership, and familiarity with OCT and Ministry of Education Technological Education curriculum and policies for grades 9-12.
• Area of expertise and demonstrated teaching experience and familiarity with shop/lab safety in at least one broad-based technology subject curriculum areas, including Communications Tech, Computer Tech, Construction Tech, Green Industries, Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Health Care, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing Tech, Technological Design, Transportation Tech in secondary or post-secondary settings.
• Proficiency in online instruction and design, and remote learning platforms (eg. Brightspace, MSTeams).
• Experience working with diverse learners, commitment to safety, accessibility, and culturally relevant pedagogy in technology classrooms.
• Active involvement in curriculum development, equity-informed instruction, and safe practices in Technological Education classrooms.
• Experience instructing teacher education courses and/or mentoring teacher candidates.
• A completed doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Studies, Curriculum Studies or a related field, or equivalent combination of advanced training and higher education credentials, professional experience and scholarly or community-engaged contributions is required. Doctoral candidates who are ABD may be considered if they meet the other qualifications;
• Leadership in programs such as SHSM, OYAP, Dual Credit, and experiential education is an asset;
• A record of mentorship in technological education settings or in Additional Qualification (AQ) is an asset.
• Honours Technological Education Specialist (or equivalent credential) is an asset.
The Technological Education Teacher Education program recognizes a variety of pathways to expertise, including apprenticeship completion, Red Seal certification, industry leadership, and community-engaged teaching. Applications from educators, trades professionals, artisans, and community experts with demonstrated experience in technological education and a deep commitment to teaching and mentorship are invited to apply. Contributions to equity, innovation, and inclusive education within skilled trades or technological education contexts are particularly valued.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must submit:
• Proof of OCT certification or equivalent and Honours Tech Specialist qualification.
• A letter of application detailing experience in technological education and teacher preparation.
• A current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample syllabi, teaching philosophy, evaluations, performance reviews).
• Email addresses and contact information for three referees. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload).
The closing date for applications is Monday, August 4th, 2025, 12.01 am. The final full day to apply is Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.
Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Limited-Term-Appointment--ILTA--Technological-Education_JR-1022112
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