Assistant Professor, Anatomy (Teaching Intensive, Tenure-Track)

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Assistant Professor, Anatomy (Teaching Intensive, Tenure-Track) 

About Brock University   

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With over 18,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.  

Our Geography  

Brock University’s main campus is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, overlooking the city of St. Catharines, in the heart of Niagara wine country. The Niagara region is dotted with landmarks that recognize our nation’s history and features breathtaking natural beauty and world-famous attractions. St. Catharines is home to vibrant arts and entertainment venues, and is a short drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York. With one of the warmest climates in Canada, clean, safe communities, and surprisingly affordable real estate, Niagara is an exceptional location to call home.  

What we Offer   

Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles.  For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Faculty Association Collective Agreement. 

About the Department 

The Department of Kinesiology (https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/kinesiology/) is one of five departments within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, and is consistently ranked in the top 50-150 sports-related departments in the QS World University Rankings. We are a research-intensive department composed of 32 faculty members, including five past and present Canada Research Chairs. Through their Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD programs in Kinesiology, Physical and Health Education, and Applied Health Sciences, the Department of Kinesiology has more than 1,100 undergraduate students and over 100 graduate students. We are committed to being the leading department in Canada in the promotion and dissemination of research and education in the science of human movement, exercise and sports through its activities and collaborations with local, provincial, national, and international communities. 

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: https://brocku.ca/careers/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/Self- 

Identification-Form.pdf. 

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 Name, Title, XXXXXX@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.