Assistant Professor - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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3 weeks ago

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Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Appointment): Philosophy and Arts & Science

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with their career stage.

They must also demonstrate willingness and ability to:
(1) contribute to the undergraduate programs in both Philosophy and Arts & Science; (2) mentor students in Philosophy and Arts & Science (3) support the collegial atmosphere and intellectual life of both units. The successful applicant must have, or be very near completion of, a doctorate in philosophy or in a related discipline by the time of appointment.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

McMaster aims to advance human and societal health and well-being, locally and globally.

This hiring initiative is in keeping with McMaster's vision to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation, and excellence, and to embody values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness, and teamwork.

It is also aligned with ongoing work being undertaken to ensure inclusive excellence in the recruitment and retention of faculty that have been underrepresented across all academic disciplines, which is articulated in McMaster's EDI Strategy:
Towards Inclusive Excellence and reinforced in the President's recent letter to the community.

The university is also committed to promoting Black Excellence and to date has invested in the cohort hiring of 12 exceptional Black scholars and the establishment of the Black Student Success Centre.

How to Apply:

As for all faculty job searches at McMaster, please also submit (vii) a brief statement (approximately 1 page) describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact McMaster's Human Resources Service Centre at
ext. 222-HR or the Office of the Dean of Humanities ext to communicate their accommodation needs.

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Policy Statement

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors.

The University's Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the "Vaccination Policy"), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground.

While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time.

The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.