Design Thinking Fellow - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Walter G.

Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology is seeking one outstanding individual for a position as a Design Thinking Fellow in the Master of Engineering Design program for a two-year term.

The Fellowship is effective January 2023. The position is part-time, up to five (5) hours per week. Fellows are expected to be available to come to McMaster's main campus, as needed. Please note, McMaster University has implemented a Vaccine Policy.

Applicants must be graduates of the Master of Engineering program in the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology.

Applicants must have a strong capability for design thinking, an inclination for teaching and mentoring others in design thinking, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Relevant practice experience would be an asset.

The duties of a Fellow include:

Assisting faculty in design-related courses.
Mentoring of student design projects.
Sharing their experiences with current and prospective students of the Master of Engineering Design.
Contributing to workshops on design thinking.

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 Policy will be currently paused, this Policy may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

As a result, failure to achieve and maintain fully vaccinated status or an approved human rights-based exemption may result in termination of employment.

This is a term and condition of employment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.