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DART 3Q92 D2 (Fall)
Two positions: Seminars 2 and 3
Foundations in Performance Studies
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, its foundational texts, theories, and methodologies, examining how performance functions variously as method, practice, and episteme in the study of a range of cultural phenomena and expressive behaviours from performance art, sporting events, business and marketing, ceremony, ritual, and festival to political events, protest and public art.
Lecture, seminar, 3 hours per week, plus additional field trips as required (60 hours for each position)
LEC: Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00
SEM 2: Wednesday 12:00 – 13:00
SEM 3: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00
Compensation
Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.
Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $23.30 per hour. (Rate effective September 1, 2026)
Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $36.67 per hour. (Rate effective September 1, 2026)
In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant shall be in accordance with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement. These are made up of scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (including preparation of seminar material, student consultation, marking or grading, examination proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required.
Qualifications
1. MA or MFA in theatre and performance or a relevant, related discipline, or currently enrolled in a master’s program relevant to theatre and performance.
2. Formal training in post-secondary teaching or successful post-secondary teaching experience. Formal training may consist of workshops offered through Brock’s Centre for Pedagogical Innovation or similar units in other universities. Evidence of teaching success may consist of previous course evaluations, teaching letters of recommendation, examples of learning activities designed, or other objective evidence. Please do not submit isolated comments or letters from individual students.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Please give evidence in the cover letter of application.
4. Excellent organizational skills. Please give evidence in the cover letter of application.
5. Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive, decolonizing, anti-racist, anti-supremacist, or related approaches to theatre making, theatre pedagogy, and/or theatrical practices. Evidence of commitment may include, for example, relevant course-work at post-secondary level, scholarly presentations or publications, development of professional theatre practices, academic or professional leadership, consulting work, or professional development or training.
6. Demonstrated ability to use the BRIGHTSPACE online learning management system, the BrockDB online portal, the OASIS system for managing student accommodations, or equivalent systems in other institutions.
Applications
Please apply through Brock University’s application portal. Supporting documentation must include:
· a cover letter outlining relevant qualifications;
· a current curriculum vitae;
· evidence of effective post-secondary teaching.
Members with seniority may provide seniority date within the application questionnaire.
For further information
Dr. Jennifer Roberts-Smith, Chair
Department of Dramatic Arts
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.
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 Office of People & Culture website - 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
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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.
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We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Skills Required
- MA or MFA in theatre and performance or relevant discipline, or currently enrolled in a master's program
- Formal training in post-secondary teaching or teaching experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Commitment to anti-oppressive and decolonizing approaches to theatre
- Ability to use BRIGHTSPACE, BrockDB, OASIS or equivalent systems
What We Do
Brock University is a public research university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
