Ville : Hamilton

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Education

Employeur : McMaster University

NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty 

The Department of Biology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2024-2025 session. 

Date of Posting: April 14, 2025 to April 29, 2025
Department Contact: Rebecca Woodworth, woodwor@mcmaster.ca 
Course Name(s)/Number(s): Bio 1M03/Biodiversity, Evolution & Humanity        
Term: Summer 2025, June 23 – August 8, 2025
Number of Section(s) Available: 1          
Number of Units per Section: 3.0 units 
Location: On campus  
Projected Enrollment: 135       
Projected TA Support: 1.5 TAs @ 130 hours
Wage Rate*: $8,056.37     
Start Time and Duration: Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
This course covers fundamental evolutionary and ecological concepts with particular reference to biodiversity and human evolution. We examine the dynamics of species diversity and explore the evolution and impact of humans, as well as elements of Ecology, including topics in Behavioural, Population, Community, Ecosystems and Global Ecology, as well as Biodiversity and Conservation Biology.  A major component of the course is a problem-based learning project completed by students as part of their tutorials. Emphasis is placed on developing skills facilitating the interpretation of scientific observations.

Required Qualifications 
PhD in Biology and experience teaching ecology at the university level, including scientific literacy.

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
Please submit the following by April 29, 2025:
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.