City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

 
NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty

The School of Interdisciplinary Science invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2025 Session.

Date of Posting: September 23 – October 7, 2024 (inclusive)    
Department Contact:  Devon Jones    
Applications Addressed to: Dr. Ana Campos, Director, School of Interdisciplinary Science (please apply via Mosaic)
Course Name(s)/Number(s): SCICOMM 2A03 – Foundations in Science Communication
Term: Winter 2025
Number of Section(s) Available: 1            
Number of Units per Section: 3    
Location (on/off campus): In person on campus   
Projected Enrollment: 273                       
Projected TA Support: 15 x 65hr
Wage Rate*: $8,056.37 as per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement     
Start Time and Duration Lectures: Monday/Wednesday 8:30-9:20am (Tutorials led by TAs)

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
SCICOMM 2A03 – Foundations in Science Communication

In this course, students learn and practice the basics of effective written, visual and oral science communication. They create written reports and summaries, graphics and data visualizations, short talks and other communications on a range of scientific topics. They also engage with the growing field of science communication research.

Lectures (two hours), tutorials (two hours, led by TAs), one term

There is potential for Instructional Assistant support on this course, due to the large enrollment and quantity of Teaching Assistants assigned to the course. The selected applicant will be able to interview/select their own class A TAs from the applicant pool in advance of the start of lectures. If the applicant is unable to do so, administrative support for this will be provided by the department.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. preferred, or combination of relevant education and teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Research and teaching experience is preferred, especially in the field of Science Communication.

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the land protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.  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.  The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.  The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons.  

*Supplemented Fees- 15.02(a) The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule C of the Collective Agreement.  The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount.  If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference.  

Application Procedure

We ask all candidates to apply online through the MOSAIC portal - http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers.

Please submit the following by October 7, 2024:
1.    A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be taught.  
2.    A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3.    Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).  www.cupe3906.org/unit-2-seniority-information/
4.    Names and contact information of two references. Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.  
    
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or Nina Bovair at ext. 23850 to communicate accommodation needs.