Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.
Requirements
Graduate degree (PhD or PhD abd ) in a related field in the Humanities.
A record of sustained successful teaching of culture and art courses at a University level. Native or near native fluency in English.
Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural history of Western societies from the 18th century to the early 20th century and how it is reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms in France, Germany, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula.
Demonstrated knowledge of the social, political, religious, literary, cultural and historical bases of these Western societies and how they are reflected and traced through cultural practices and various art forms.
Has successfully taught a course in Cultural Studies with a broad survey of the visual and cultural practices (art, literature, music, and other performing arts) of Western Europe (France, Germany, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula) through an interdisciplinary perspective.
Has demonstrated teaching competence through previous course evaluations.
Ability to work alone without immediate direct supervision. Ability to engage in active participation in curriculum development; careful test preparation.
Commitment to the incorporation of web-based pedagogical techniques, materials and resources in the teaching of the course.
Competence in the use of Brightspace; basic computer skills including word processing and database management, common office software ( e.g. Word, Excel) and multi-media equipment
Commitment to responsible time management ( e.g. course structuring, punctuality for lectures).
Applications
Please include:
a cover letter
a current resume
course/performance evaluations
a sample syllabus for a cross-cultural course on Modern Europe
at least two reference letters.
Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. Assure to include all required documentation.
Please Note
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 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.
Applicants that are in excess of the above noted workload limits will not have their applications considered unless they have received prior written approval from the appropriate Dean and the Human Resources Department.
The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/
Additio
Benefits
Effective September 1, 2026 - $7,887.59 per half course (195 hours nominally)Effective September 1, 2026 - $15,775.20 per full course (390 hours nominally)Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.Vision insurance
Additional Information
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Post End Date:
June 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) Title of Course: Modern Cultures of Europe
MLLC 1P92 3 LEC 1 W 1 4 00-1 7 00
Please Note: The mode of delivery for this course will be face to face during the term.
Brocku · St. Catharines, Main Campus