Contractually Limited Assistant Professor in Earth & Environmental Sciences

Job Details Regular/Temporary Regular Job Title Contractually Limited Assistant Professor in Earth & Environmental Sciences Job ID 69542 Location Central Campus Open Date 21/05/2025 Job Type Contractually Ltd. Appointment Close Date 19/06/2025 Employee Group Academic Favorite Job Department Earth, Environment & Society Contract Duration 12.1 Months Hours per Week 35 Job Description

School of Earth, Environment & Society, Faculty of Science

Contractually Limited Assistant Professor in Earth & Environmental Sciences

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.

Position Description:

The School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University is seeking candidates to fill a one-year contractually limited, teaching-focused faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The preferred start date for the appointment is August 1st, 2025.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Earth and Environmental Science, Geology or a closely-related discipline at the time of appointment and should have a demonstrated a record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. Duties include teaching up to five, one semester fall/winter courses that may be selected from the list below, and support of large, online courses in the spring and summer terms.

• Structural Geology
• Plate Tectonics and Resources
• Remote Sensing
• Soils and the Environment
• Ecosystems and Global Change
• Natural Disasters

There is no expectation that the candidate will develop an independent laboratory research program.

is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a . The works to create global impact by advancing scientific discovery and knowledge and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:

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 , McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities ( visible minorities ), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete, through McMaster s application submission portal. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process.

How to Apply:

A complete application consists of:

• a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status (see below))
• a current Curriculum Vitae including relevant publications and previous undergraduate courses taught
• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
• the names and full contact information of at least three (3) referees. Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

McMaster University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions and personal circumstances (e.g., pregnancy, early childcare, eldercare, illness, etc.) can have on an applicant s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their applications the impact that career interruptions, or other issues, may have had.

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members achieve a work-life balance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive compensation package as well as a professional development allowance will be provided.

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 is obliged to gather information about applicants status as either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include the following statement in their application package: I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.