Assistant Professor, Black Cluster, Probationary Tenure-track, Athletic Injury Prevention and M

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Post End Date:

This posting will close at 12:01 am on February 28, 2025.

About Brock University

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in the 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 to 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 to 1100 students, a Master of Professional Kinesiology, and a new Master of Athletic Therapy (subject to Ministry approval). 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.

About the position

The Department of Kinesiology is seeking a black scholar with expertise in Athletic Injury Prevention and Management for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have a completed doctorate, a strong record of scholarship and grant success, university-level teaching experience, and the ability to teach applied athletic therapy courses, and the potential to participate in and supervise graduate students. Applicants must also have CAT(C) certification or be eligible to sit for the exam (through International Arrangement) and a commitment to service including community engagement and knowledge translation.

Specifically, we are looking for a dynamic black scholar with expertise in athletic therapy with the ability to teach graduate courses in the newly proposed Master of Athletic Therapy (pending Ministry approval), as well as undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: 1) care and prevention of athletic injuries; 2) athletic injury epidemiology; 3) concussion management; and/or 4) musculoskeletal anatomy. The successful candidate should provide evidence of the 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.

The successful applicants will be expected to teach a full course load (as assigned), during the day, evenings and/or weekends, as well as teach online. More information about the Department can be obtained by contacting Dr. Nota Klentrou, Chair, Department of Kinesiology, E-mail: nklentrou@brocku.ca.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a completed Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy or related field.
• The applicant must provide evidence of successful research, grant success, university-level teaching experience, and the ability to teach applied athletic therapy courses, and the potential to participate in and supervise graduate students.
• 2 Years of related experience.
• The applicant must have CAT(C) certification or be eligible to sit for the exam (through International Arrangement) and a commitment to service including community engagement and knowledge translation.

Notes

Applicants should submit by February 27, 2025, (indicating file number stated above), curriculum vitae, selected reprints/preprints of publications, evidence of successful research, teaching, and professional experience, and the names and contact information of three (3) academic references.

Closing date for the application is February 27, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. To be considered for this position, applicants must self-identify as black. In addition, women, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as black and a member of any other designated group as part of their application.

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 here. 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.