Department of Sociology

Contractually Limitied Appointments

The Sociology Department at McMaster University invites applications for a one year contractually limited appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Two positions are available.

The successful candidate will be required to teach twenty one units and will be able to demonstrate the ability to teach a range of Sociology courses. The specific courses to be taught will be negotiated with the Chair according to the needs of the Department and the candidate's background. The position includes some administrative responsibilities and some courses may be offered in the evening and/or spring/summer session. The current annual salary floor is $66,243 for an assistant professor. A package of benefits as well as a professional development allowance will be provided.

A PhD in sociology is strongly preferred, but graduate students with ABD status in a sociology PhD program will also be considered. A strong, proven record in teaching sociology courses is required, as is evidence of professional participation in the discipline of sociology, such as research publications and involvement in professional conferences.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three referees, a 1 page statement on teaching philosophy, summaries of teaching evaluations, and a list of courses that applicants have taught and/or could teach at the first, second, third and fourth year levels to:

Roy Cain, Acting Chair
Department of Sociology
Kenneth Taylor Hall Rm. 628
1280 Main St. West
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON L8S 4M4 CANADA.

The Department will begin reviewing applications on April 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted February 21, 2013