Role Description This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) ARTL 1P97: Language for the Arts: Interdisciplinary Approaches – D3 Understanding interdisciplinary connections between the arts. Reporting arts and culture. Examples may include photography, visual arts, new media art, performance, music, and dramatic arts. - Course Format: Lectures/seminar, 3 hours per week, ASY Fully online, asynchronous Compensation: - 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. Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement. These include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty). Qualifications - Relevant MA or PhD in subjects of the Fine and Performing Arts and/or Writing for the Arts or similar field. - Must possess an understanding of the interdisciplinary connections between the arts. - Previous or current experience as a writer in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. - Previous teaching experience at the university level in the same subject field is required. Teaching experience in STAC/ARTL 1P96 or STAC/ARTL 1P97 preferred. - Demonstrated teaching competence through previous course evaluations and three letters of reference. - Demonstrated experience in experiential learning and online teaching. - Demonstrated competence in teaching large classes (100 and over). Applications Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. All required documentation must be included, including letters of reference and course/performance evaluations. Contact Dr. Tamara El-Hoss, Acting Director, Arts Leadership/STAC: telhoss@brocku.ca Additional Comments - 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 - Collective Agreements . - Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: Undergraduate Course Calendar . - 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: Office of the Registrar . - 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 underrepresented demographic groups. - 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. - 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 .