Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Disability Studies, Probationary Tenure Track

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Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ranked top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise.

We are looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: April 1, 2025

About Brock University

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography

Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

What we Offer

Brock University offers competitive salaries 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 Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Faculty and Department

The Department of Applied Disability Studies is the largest graduate program in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The vision of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to be an internationally recognized, preeminent academic program that contributes to the betterment of the lives of people in our community and beyond with a focus on persons with disabilities and underserved populations. The Mission of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to educate students who will be agents of change to help better the lives of people in our community and beyond with a focus on persons with disabilities and underserved populations. We strive to contribute knowledge and improve services by conducting cutting edge basic and applied research, and by providing transdisciplinary, quality postgraduate education to the next generation of professionals, researchers and educators, and experienced professionals in the field. Faculty are internationally respected in applied disability studies and applied behaviour analysis.

The Department of Applied Disability Studies offers a PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), a two-year Master of Arts (MA) degree, a Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS), and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Disability Studies. Students pursuing an MA or MADS degree or Graduate Diploma may choose to specialize in the field of Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC) or ABA. Students specializing in LDCC take coursework in theories of disability studies, critical disability studies, research and evaluation, leadership, disability and policy, and community-engaged research. Students specializing in ABA take our Association for Behavior Analysis International Verified Course Sequence and additional coursework in Applied Disability Studies. We offer weekday and weekend classes on our main campus in St. Catharines, and weekend courses in Burlington, Toronto, and Ottawa.

About the Position

The Faculty of Social Science invites applications for a tenure track probationary appointment in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2025. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in behaviour analysis. They will teach graduate courses in our ABA specialization, engage in a relevant research program, supervise students, participate in department affairs, and fulfill service commitments to the Department and the University. The successful applicant will be expected to teach four half-credit courses in various locations across Ontario (as assigned) during the day, evenings, or weekends, including in-person, online synchronous and/or asynchronous classes, as well as blended or hybrid offerings. More information about the Department of Applied Disability Studies is available at www.brocku.ca/ads.

Qualifications

Qualifications are (a) a completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline within Social Sciences (e.g., Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Child and Youth Studies), Education, Social Work, or other relevant discipline, (b) be eligible for registration as a Registered Behaviour Analyst in Ontario, and (c) must possess a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) designation. The applicant must provide evidence of successful teaching, research, and professional experience in behaviour analysis.

Notes:

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).

Applications must include:

1. Academic Cover Letter (indicating file number stated above)
2. Statement of teaching interests and philosophy related to department programs
3. Statement of research interests
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Selected reprints/preprints of publications
6. Evidence of successful teaching, professional experience, and research in the field of behaviour analysis
7. Name, affiliation, and contact info of three (3) academic referees providing letters. If applicable, references from previous academic appointments should be provided.

Candidates should also arrange for their three (3) academic letters of reference to be emailed directly from each referee’s institutional email address to:

Brandy Sokoloski

Administrative Coordinator & Academic Advisor

Department of Applied Disability Studies

Brock University

1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way

St. Catharines, Ontario. Canada L2S 3A1

Email: bsokoloski@brocku.ca

The closing date for applications is April 1, 2025 at 12:01am. The final business day to apply is March 31, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Priscilla Burnham Riosa, Department Chair, pburnhamriosa@brocku.ca.

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