Contractually Limited Appointment – Anthropology

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.

McMaster University’s Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a contractually limited position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, located on the main university campus for the period covering July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Applicants must have an area of specialization in Archaeology.

The successful applicant must have a PhD in Anthropology by the time of the appointment. The applicant must also demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching. The position includes teaching undergraduate classes and some administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach seven 3-unit courses, as listed below in 2024-25. Enrolment capacities are in parentheses.

Term 1 (Fall 2024)
Anthropology 1AA3 (500) Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food and Death – online
Anthropology 3K03 (25) Archaeological Interpretation – in person
Anthropology 4E03 (25) Advanced Topics in Archaeology – in person

Term 2 (Winter 2025)
Anthropology 1AA3 (500) Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food and Death – online
Anthropology 2ST3 (50) Special Topics – in person
Anthropology 2WA3 (100) Introduction to World Archaeology – in person
Term 3 (Spring 2025)
Anthropology 1AA3 (200) Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food and Death – online

McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. McMaster has a vision to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence as a student-centered, research-intensive university. McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences comprises over 130 faculty members advancing education and research in collaboration with one or more of the Faculty’s 13 schools, departments and program areas. Its disciplines are preparing societal leaders to respond to economic, political and cultural shifts in Canada and abroad. Discover more about the Faculty of Social Sciences and the City of Hamilton.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengths 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, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey as part of the application process. It takes approximately two minutes to complete. 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. Inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to [email protected].

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at 905-525-9140 ext. 26156 or [email protected] to communicate accommodation needs.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following materials through the University’s electronic portal: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ [Job Opening #61664] by May 10, 2024 to:

Dr. Andy Roddick, Selection Committee Chair
Department of Anthropology
[email protected]

• a letter of application together with a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier;
• a brief statement (2-page maximum) describing the contributions you have made in relation to:
– teaching and supervising a diversity of undergraduate students
– supporting and mentoring a diversity of students
– teaching practice and curriculum design
– contribution (s) to positive team dynamic (s) and climate
– advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching
– research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings
• the names of at least three 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.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The effective date of appointment is negotiable, but July 1,2024 is preferred. All applicants will receive an online 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 gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident 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

Direct any inquiries about this position to Dr. Andy Roddick ([email protected])

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