[Commlist] Tenure-Track Assistant Position in Science Communication, McMaster University

*Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Science Communication *

The School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) at McMaster University 
invites applications for a *tenure track position in Science 
Communication at the Assistant Professor level *to begin on July 1 2020. 
Established in 2016, SIS is the youngest academic unit in the Faculty of 
Science and is home to three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in 
Integrated Science, Life Sciences, and Medical Radiation Sciences. The 
School was created with the mandate to foster exploration and discovery 
while emphasizing experiential, collaborative, and student-centred 
learning. SIS forms a hub for pedagogical innovation, science literacy, 
and STEM-based community engagement in the Faculty of Science.

We wish to recruit a scholar whose research program addresses questions 
on the *impact of science literacy on society, public engagement, news 
and media discourse and/or policy development with a focus on science 
communication*. Applicants are invited from science and technology 
studies, communication and media studies, digital humanities, biomedical 
knowledge translation and related fields. The candidate must have 
demonstrated research and teaching expertise in relevant fields, be 
capable of establishing a vibrant extramurally funded research program 
to illuminate and inform the work of the School, hold a PhD at the time 
of appointment and have relevant professional experience in science 
communication.

The successful applicant is expected to engage undergraduate and 
graduate students in the classroom and research to develop novel 
pedagogical approaches that integrate science communication with the 
course content. In addition, they are also expected to contribute to 
administrative and teaching duties associated with a planned Masters in 
Science Communication program.

SIS is a collaborative environment and interaction with members of the 
School will support the development of a dynamic research program and an 
innovative teaching portfolio consistent with the interdisciplinary 
mandate of the School. The School has close ties with the Thode Science 
and Engineering Library and the MacPherson Institute for Leadership, 
Innovation and Excellence in Teaching. Associate membership in another 
department within the Faculty of Humanities and or the Faculty of Health 
Sciences, may be considered at the time of the appointment.

McMaster University 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 Brighter World. 
The Faculty of Science 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.

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. 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 among faculty and staff that reflects the diversity of our 
student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion 
and excellence and the School is especially interested in candidates who 
can contribute, through their teaching and/or service, to the diversity 
of the academic community. Women, persons with disabilities, First 
Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 
LGBTQ-identified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Faculty members at McMaster University enjoy numerous personal and 
professional benefits. University employees are offered an excellent 
benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, extended health 
care benefits, dental care, group life, long term disability, worldwide 
travel assistance, and a retirement plan. Progressive policies are in 
place to assist faculty members who become parents or who need to care 
for family members. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and 
experience.

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*How To Apply *

Application package *must *include a cover letter; curriculum vitae 
(including a list of relevant works related to science communication); a 
demonstration of professional experience in the appropriate field; a 
statement of teaching philosophy; a diversity statement describing your 
commitment to and demonstrated experience advancing equity, diversity 
and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other 
professional settings; and, the names of three references with contact 
information to be used for short-listed candidates.

Applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers 
(Faculty Positions, Job ID 30030) to the attention of Dr. Ana Campos, 
Director, School of Interdisciplinary Science, 1280 Main Street West, 
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1.

Review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2020 and continue 
until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line 
confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed 
applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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 
Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not 
identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all 
applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring 
process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 
905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs.


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