Assistant Professor, Athletic Therapy

This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group)Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.Post End Date:January 5, 2026About 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 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 May 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 6 half courses per academic year), 20% research/scholarly/creative activities and 20% service.Qualifications The successful candidate must have a completed doctorate degree, university-level graduate and/or undergraduate teaching experience, the ability to teach applied athletic therapy courses, CAT(C) certification or be eligible to sit for exam (through ), and a commitment to service including community engagement and knowledge translation; First Responder Instructor certification would be considered an asset. 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) musculoskeletal assessment, 2) therapeutic intervention, 3) clinical research in athletic therapy, and/or 4) therapeutic modalities, to prepare students to sit for the National Certification Examination of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). 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. This position is subject to budgetary approval. The closing date for applications is January 4, 2026, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. How to ApplyApplicants must submit via the online application system: (1) a cover letter, (2) a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy, teaching interests related to the Master of Athletic Therapy Program (and potentially undergraduate Kinesiology and/or Master of Professional Kinesiology Programs), and evidence of teaching effectiveness (optional), (3) a statement of research interests, and (4) a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information of three academic references in the cover letter. Additional inquiries about the position can be addressed electronically to:Dr. Craig Tokuno, ChairDepartment of Kinesiology, Brock UniversitySt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1E-mail: All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high-quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references as part of their application. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to . The closing date for applications is January 5, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is January 4, 2026. The target hiring range for this position is $92,987 to $118,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Our CommitmentBrock 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 .Please advise: 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