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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 is home to over 100 faculty members, 4000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in five departments: Kinesiology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Recreation & Leisure Studies and Sport Management.
The inter-departmental Master of Applied Gerontology (MAG) is a twelve-month course based (with practicum) graduate program. The first cohort of the MAG program are graduating this June (2021).
About the Position
The Master of Applied Gerontology Program at Brock University invites applications for a probationary tenure-stream position as Assistant Professor with expertise in socio-cultural aspects of gerontology, effective August 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be appointed within the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. The position involves teaching responsibilities in the graduate Applied Gerontology curriculum (primarily) and the undergraduate Recreation and Leisure Studies curriculum. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in gerontology in areas including Current Issues in Gerontology, Mental Health and Aging, and Research in Applied Gerontology. The appointee is expected to also develop a robust research program supported by external research funding, supervise graduate students, participation in the affairs of the program and department, and fulfillment of service commitments to the programs and the university.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have a completed PhD degree with expertise in recreation and leisure issues in gerontology or a related discipline.
- Evidence of scholarly achievement and a strong research program with a distinctive specialization in leisure and aging, leisure and well-being for older adults, or social, psychological and cultural aspects of aging.
- Preference will be given to candidates with university teaching, professional and/or post-doctoral experience.
Hiring decisions will be made on the basis of excellence in research and teaching and meeting departmental needs. The closing date for applications is at 12:01 am on June 14th, 2021 and the review process will continue until the position is filled.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Pauli Gardner
Interim Graduate Program Director
Master of Applied Gerontology
pgardner2@brocku.ca
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching performance, and a list of references all in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.) Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to mag@brocku.ca. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to arrange for three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to pgardner2@brocku.ca.
Review of applications will begin on June 14th, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Pauli Gardner, Interim Graduate Program Director, Master of Gerontology Program pgardner2@brocku.ca. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval. https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/recreation-leisure/ https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/master-applied-gerontology/
Applications should be submitted electronically through the Brock Careers website at the following link:
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) 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 can fill out the Self-Identification questions included in the questionnaire at the time of 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 Employee Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf Please advise: Talent Acquisition, talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
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.
