Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Instructional Limited Term Appointment, Teacher Education Visual Arts

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.
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.
About the Position
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a 2-Year Instructional Limited Term Appointment, in the Department of Educational Studies, in Visual Arts Education, in the Primary/Junior/Intermediate Teacher Education Program. This position involves teaching Visual Arts Education pedagogy across three divisions (Primary, Junior and Intermediate). The two (2) year appointment, subject to budgetary approval, will commence September 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will have expertise in the area of Visual Arts Education, broadly defined to include pedagogies in Grades K-10 schooling and have familiarity with the Ontario Grade 1-8 and 9-10 Arts Curriculum (P/J/I divisions).
Experience with Visual Arts Education in Ontario including the Visual Arts curriculum and teaching Visual Arts at the P/J and J/I level is essential. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is required.
Preferred candidates will have:
(1) A completed doctorate or equivalent in Art Education or a related field is required. Doctoral candidates who are ABD may be considered if they meet the other qualifications Equivalency for Indigenous candidates will also be considered.
(2) experience in university teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face and blended learning environments, particularly in Visual Arts education pedagogy in a teacher education program,
(3) experience teaching at the Primary/Junior/Intermediate levels (K-10),
(4) experience in inquiry-based, experiential, place-based, and anti-oppressive pedagogies,
(5) familiarity with Indigenous perspectives in Arts Education and the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Calls to Action related to education,
(6) integration of equity, environmental justice, and citizenship education,
(7) facility with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy,
(8) familiarity with the use of digital and multimodal platforms in their teaching, organizational planning and lesson delivery (e.g., Brightspace, Google Slides, Canva, Microsoft Suite),
(9) evidence of strong connections with Visual Arts Education organizations at the local, provincial and national level, and
(10) Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification or equivalent qualification, along with knowledge of the OCT’s Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards.
This ILTA position is a teaching intensive position with the main responsibility being teaching the following two methods courses at both the St. Catharines and Burlington campuses in Brock University’s Teacher Education Program:
EDBE 8Y27 – The Arts In and Across the Curriculum: Visual Arts Primary/Junior
EDBE 8Y28 – The Arts In and Across the Curriculum: Visual Arts Junior/Intermediate
The successful candidate 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: Teacher Education - 2025-2026 Undergraduate Calendar
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 and teaching.
We welcome candidates sharing their research program, experiences, and scholarly and teaching recognition.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a single PDF file comprised of: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching dossier including (statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (5 pages maximum), sample teaching materials, and evidence of successful teaching experience (e.g., evaluations), and 4) 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 is Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 12:01am.
Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Lecturer-Assistant-Professor--Instructional-Limited-Term-Appointment--Teacher-Education-Visual-Arts-Education--Primary-Junior-Intermediate-_JR-1022096
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