"Assistant Professor, Athletic Therapy (Probationary Tenure-Track)"

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 International Arrangement), 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 Apply

Applicants 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, Chair
Department of Kinesiology, Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1
E-mail: ctokuno@brocku.ca

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 ctokuno@brocku.ca.

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.