Ville : Hamilton

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Education

Employeur : McMaster University

Hamilton, ON
 
NOTICE OF POSTING: For Sessional Faculty
 
The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2022 Spring Session.
 
Date of Posting:  March 2 – March 22, 2022 (inclusive)
 
Applications submitted via MOSAIC to the attention of:  Dr. Celia Rothenberg, Department Chair
 
Course Name(s)/Number(s):           SCAR 1B03 / What on Earth is Religion?
 
Spring Term:                                        May 2 – June 17, 2022
 
Number of Section(s) Available:      One (1)                                     
 
Number of Units per Section:          Three (3)
 
Location (on/off campus):                Virtual
 
Projected Enrollment:                       150
 
Projected TA Support:                      TBA (Tentative based on enrolment)
 
Wage Rate                                      $7630.55 (to be confirmed as per schedule "A" of the upcoming CUPE Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
 
Teaching schedule:                         Virtual; Synchronous Format – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties:
 
An introduction to the academic study of religion and religions focusing on key themes and on how scholars approach religiosity both historically and in contemporary global cultures.  Topics covered may include truth and truth-claims, ritual and practice, myth and history, authority and power, community and conformity. 
 
2 weekly lectures, no tutorials.
 
Required Qualifications:
 
Eligible candidates are those with a completed PhD in Religious Studies (or related discipline) as well as graduate students whose university funding has expired; doctoral students who apply must have completed all course work and comprehensive exams
 
*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.
 
Online Application Procedure:
 
Please submit the following by March 22, 2022 via MOSAIC:
 
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 CV listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
 
3.            For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine your current seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).  Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24056).
 
4.           First-time applicants should supply the name and contact information of two references.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority; only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.
 
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs. 
 
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. 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 indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
 
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
 
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact: • Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247)
 
Vaccination Policy Statement
 
The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all workers, students, volunteers and visitors. Effective October 18, 2021, all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person are required to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. This is a term and condition of employment. As defined by the provincial government, people are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series. Vaccines approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization will be recognized. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated.
 
The vaccination requirement has been adopted as part of the University’s efforts to keep our community safe, and based on the evidence which is demonstrating that vaccination is one of the most significant measures that can be taken to protect student, staff, faculty and community members. Further information is available at the following link: https://covid19.mcmaster.ca/campus-health-safety/#tab-content-vaccination. More information on the University’s Health and Safety framework is available online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/covid19/.