"Assistant Professor in Anatomy (Teaching-Intensive, 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 Anatomy beginning July 1, 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, and the ability to supervise students in small research projects. Demonstration of a strong record of scholarship is considered an asset.

Specifically, we are looking for a dynamic individual with expertise in gross functional human anatomy and the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: (1) musculoskeletal anatomy, (2) neuroanatomy and/or (3) advanced anatomy. Experience working with cadaveric specimens is a requirement. Experience with microscopic anatomy and medical imaging modalities as well as an ability to teach anatomy in clinical contexts are assets. The successful candidate should also provide evidence of the 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.

Application Information

Applicants must submit via the online application system: (1) a cover letter, (2) a teaching dossier that includes a teaching philosophy, teaching interests as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness and curriculum development in anatomy, (3) a statement of research interests and the potential for the scholarship of teaching, 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 qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates may complete a self-identification form with their completed application. The Self-Identification Form is available here: Self-Identification Form

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 18, 2026 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is February 17, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Craig Tokuno, Chair, ctokuno@brocku.ca.

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Applications can be submitted at the following link: Apply Now