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Instructor RECL 3Q92 Fall D2

Brock University

#Mental Health #Higher Education #Therapeutic Recreation #Course Coordination #Addiction Recovery #Academic Dishonesty #Behavioural Health #CTRS #National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Quick overview

The instructor is responsible for delivering synchronous lectures in Therapeutic Recreation and Behavioural Health. Duties include preparing lectures, conducting student consultations, marking, grading, and managing course administration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's or PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation and have at least two years of relevant work experience. Evidence of effective university-level teaching is required, and CTRS certification is considered an asset.

postgraduate degreeProgram ManagementProgram DevelopmentTherapeutic RecreationAddiction RecoveryMental Health ServicesCourse AdministrationStudent ConsultationUniversity Level TeachingGrading and MarkingBehavioural Health

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.
This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!
Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years.
We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.
For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista.
At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
Ignite new possibilities for your career.
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Post End Date: July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) RECL 3Q92 – Therapeutic Recreation and Behavioural Health Synchronous Lecture: Wednesday 1900-2200 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 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 1.
A Master’s degree or PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation.
2.
At least two years of work experience delivering therapeutic recreation services to clients with a focus on mental health, addiction recovery and/or other behavioural health issues.
3.
Demonstrated therapeutic recreation program development and management experience.
4.
Current certification as a CTRS through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification is considered an asset.
5.
Evidence of competent and effective teaching experience at the university level.
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.
Applications will be accepted until Monday July 13, 2026.
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/ Additional Comments Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/ 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: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/ 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 women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region.
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, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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.
Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity.
Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties.
The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world.
Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs.
Learn more at brocku.ca.

Instructor RECL 3Q92 Fall D2

Instructor RECL 3Q92 Fall D2

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