"Assistant Professor (ILTA) – Mental Health and Wellness / Educational / School Psychology"

About the Position

The Faculty of Education invites applications for an Instructional Limited term Appointment in the Department of Educational Studies. The position involves teaching foundation courses in educating exceptional learners across all three divisions (PJ, JI and IS) in the Teacher Education Program, the Technological Education Program, and Mental Health and Wellness courses in Undergraduate Educational Studies.

The appointment will commence July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a completed Doctorate in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Special Education, Inclusive Education or a related field. Having a license to practice autonomously in the province of Ontario as a Clinical Psychologist (C. Psych) or Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is an asset.

Preferred candidates will have: (1) experience in university teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face and blended learning environments, particularly in inclusive education, special education, trauma-based education and/or mental health and wellness; (2) experience working in elementary and/or secondary schools as a psychologist, psychotherapist or educator; (3) evidence of strong connections with local, national and international organizations dedicated to the promotion of mental health and wellness, inclusive education, special education and/or trauma-informed education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to decolonization, reconciliation, anti-racism, and social and ecological justice issues in teaching, research, and service.

For additional information please contact:

Dean, Faculty of Education, Brock University
Email: Foedean@brocku.ca

Application Information

Applicants should submit a single PDF file comprised of:

1. a letter of application
2. curriculum vitae
3. teaching dossier including (i.e., statement of teaching philosophy and experience (5 pages maximum), sample teaching materials, and evidence of successful teaching experience)
4. statement providing evidence of expert knowledge of mental health, wellness, inclusive education, special education and/or trauma-informed education research (2 page maximum)
5. names and contact information for three referees of high standing (who will only be contacted for short-listed candidates)

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.

The closing date for applications is February 20, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is February 19, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Wanda Burger, Executive Assistant, foedean@brocku.ca.

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per annum. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

This ad is for an existing position in the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) bargaining unit. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--ILTA--Mental-Health-and-Wellness---Educational-School-Psychology_JR-1022789