City : Hamilton

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Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

The MPP invites applications for an instructor for the course PUBPOL 740: Principles of Numeracy during the spring/summer 2025 session.

This skills lab provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and tools in mathematics that will be employed throughout the program.

This course has a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. It will be delivered in an intensive manner during the Spring-Summer term, for a period of one-third of the term. The precise dates will be determined in consultation with the instructor.

The successful candidate will have a track record of research and teaching appointments at the rank commensurate with an Adjunct Professor or Associate Professor.

Applicants must have an area of specialization in the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics. The Faculty of Social Sciences and MPP have significant strengths in the areas of research, teaching and mentorship. The successful applicant will teach at graduate level and have a demonstrated track record of excellent teaching.

The incumbent will be appointed at the appropriate rank with MPP, located on the main university campus to begin on May 1^st, 2025.

McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. McMaster has a vision to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence as a student-centred, research-intensive university.  McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences comprises over 130 faculty members advancing education and research in collaboration with one or more of the Faculty’s 13 schools, departments and program areas.  Its disciplines are preparing societal leaders to respond to economic, political and cultural shifts in Canada and abroad.  Discover more about the Faculty of Social Sciences

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an online confirmation of receipt of their application; only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:  Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.