Assistant Professor, Probationary, Tenure-Track, Master of Athletic Therapy Program

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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 Applied Health Sciences at Brock University is a leader in interdisciplinary research and home of five academic Departments: Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Sport Management. The Faculty is a dynamic and vibrant academic environment with 90 faculty members, 24 staff, over 3500 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. The Faculty offers unique, inter-disciplinary graduate programs
both at the masters and doctoral level including two MSc (Kinesiology; Health Sciences), five MA (Community Health; Leisure Studies; Nursing; Health and Physical Education; Sport Management) and three PhD fields (Health Biosciences; Behavioural and Population Health; Social and Cultural Health Studies).

The selected candidate will join the Department of Kinesiology. As a research-intensive department, Kinesiology provides an ideal environment for an expert in this field. The Department of Kinesiology offers bachelor’s degrees in
Kinesiology and physical education and to 1100 students, a Master of Professional Kinesiology, and a new Master of Athletic Therapy. The Department has housed four Tier II CRCs and one Tier I CRC and
several leading researchers. The new faculty focusing on athletic injury prevention and management will not only complement the current areas of research in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences but will also enjoy momentous
support. Applicants are also encouraged to establish links between their research program and University research/academic centres within and beyond the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.

Information on the Department of Kinesiology can be found at https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/kinesiology

About the Position

The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for a tenure-track teaching-intensive position at the rank of Assistant Professor in support of the newly approved Master of Athletic Therapy Program beginning January 1, 2026. The Master of Athletic Therapy Program will welcome the first cohort in May 2026. The workload of a teaching-intensive faculty member shall normally be 60% teaching (equivalent to 3 half courses per Fall, Winter, and/or Summer terms), 20% research/scholarly/creative activities and 20% service.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a completed doctorate degree, university-level graduate and undergraduate teaching experience, the ability to teach applied athletic therapy courses, CAT(C) certification or be eligible to sit for exam (through International Arrangement), Canadian Red Cross First Responder Instructor certification, and a commitment to service including community engagement and knowledge translation. Demonstration of a strong record of scholarship is considered an asset as supervision of Major Research Projects for the Master of Athletic Therapy students will also be a requirement of this position.

Specifically, we are looking for a dynamic individual with expertise in athletic therapy injury evaluation, management, and rehabilitation and the ability to teach applied graduate level courses within one or more of the following areas: 1) emergency management;

2) musculoskeletal assessment;

3) therapeutic intervention, and/or

4) clinical anatomy to prepare students to sit for the National Certification Examination of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.

Individuals may also teach in the other programs within the Kinesiology Department and should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1) care and prevention of athletic injuries;

2) clinical assessment; and/or

3) musculoskeletal anatomy.

The successful candidate should provide evidence of ability to work in a transdisciplinary environment and to make contributions to a vibrant group of scholars housed within the Department, Faculty, and University that can extend to the greater Niagara Community.

Hiring decisions will be made based on excellence in teaching and meeting departmental needs. The closing date for applications is May 15, 2025, at 12:01am and the review process will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests related to the Master of Athletic Therapy program and the Kinesiology Department, a statement of research interests, and a curriculum vitae via the online application system. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information of three academic references in the application letter. Additional inquiries about the position can be addressed electronically to:

Dr. Nota Klentrou, Chair

Department of Kinesiology, Brock University

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1

E-mail: nklentrou@brocku.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates may complete a self-identification form with their completed application.

This position is subject to 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.

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

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