Earth & Environmental Sciences - Assistant Professor (1-year term)

School of Earth, Environment & Society, Faculty of Science
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 1^st, 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.

The School of Earth, Environment & Society (SEES) is a large department within the Faculty of Science, focusing on teaching and research in the areas of geography, geology, environmental and earth sciences. SEES offers multiple degree programs and have students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The School is proud to have over 25 faculty members, including incredible teachers and world-renowned researchers. SEES offers a working environment that is inclusive, innovative and where our team feel as though they can do their best.  For more information on the School, please visit https://sees.mcmaster.ca/ .

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.

 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 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 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.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at [email protected] to communicate accommodation needs.

How to Apply:
Complete applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 69542) by the deadline to the attention of Dr. Janok Bhattacharya, Professor & Director, School of Earth, Environment & Society of the Faculty of Science, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.

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.