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August 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group) Job Title: Instructor, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) Course Code: ECEC/INDG 2F95 Title of Course: Indigenous Culture and Early Childhood Education Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies & Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Duration of Appointment: September 1, 2026-April 30, 2027

Online or Physical Location: Asynchronous Online

Compensation: Effective September 1, 2025 - $36.03 per nominal hour Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour The above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.

Nominal Hours of Appointment: 390

Duties: As per standing instructor positions at Brock, instructors are responsible for student contact time and non-contact time: Contact time includes all classes as scheduled including in-person, blended, online or other teaching formats. Non-contact time may include preparation of course material, student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, managing and meeting with teaching assistants or marker/graders, and course administration as may be required Use of a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications Complete the compulsory Brock instructor online tutorial prior to the first class (1 hour). Attend Bachelor of ECE program meetings (typically two virtual meetings per term) Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring and management, punctuality for course material posting, student feedback) Thoughtful and careful preparation of student assessment; prompt and accurate marking and grading Available for student support (e.g., individual meetings, office hours—1.5 hours per week) Course Specific Qualifications:

1. Lived experience and/or community-based expertise relevant to Indigenous worldview(s) and culture(s) of Turtle Island and related early learning practices.
2. Knowledge of Indigenous history, educational policy, and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous students, families, and communities B.ECE Instructor Qualifications:
3. Graduate degree (Master’s, PhD or ABD) in Early Childhood Education or Indigenous Studies with a focus on early childhood education) or equivalent Indigenous knowledge.
4. Post-secondary level teaching experience in early childhood education and/or Indigenous studies or related subject (face-to-face and online teaching modes) 3. Experience working with children (birth to 8 years) in early childhood education and care (e.g., child care, pre-school, kindergarten, before and/or after school care) or Indigenous community early learning programs
5. Advanced digital skills (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite, academic search engines, digital platforms)
6. Skills related to incorporation of digital pedagogy, curation of materials and resources for asynchronous learning
7. Experience and competence in Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Brightspace/D2L).
8. Ability to work independently without immediate direct supervision
9. Team member, able to work well with others toward a common goal Contact Information: Recruiter: Erin Biancaniello - ebiancaniello@brocku.ca Hiring Manager: Sandra Della Porta - sdellaporta@brocku.ca Applications: Please include a cover letter, current resume, and teaching dossier. The cover letter is to include details on your approach to online asynchronous teaching delivery, as well as a description of how you will connect with students in this type of environment. In the teaching dossier, include documentation of teaching success (e.g., teaching evaluations, assessment practices, sample assessments). Additional documents welcome, but not required (e.g., reference letters). You may submit in one pdf file or attach files individually.

Please Note

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement

Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time. The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/ Academic terms generally run from: Fall – September to December Winter – January to April Spring – May to July Summer – July to August *Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/ We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.