Job ID

74248

Job Title

Academic Integrity Specialist

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

02/16/2026

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

03/01/2026

Employee Group

TMG

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Department

Office of Academic Integrity

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Band K

Salary Range

$78910.00 - $118366.00 (annual)

Job Code

104719

Hiring Range

$78910.00 - $103471.00

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

The Academic Integrity Specialist serves as a resource to faculty, students and staff on all matters related to academic integrity. This includes managing the implementation of the Academic Integrity Policy, educating the university community on academic integrity issues, and developing procedures to prevent academic dishonesty from occurring. This position handles sensitive and confidential material strictly in accordance with university policy and procedures. Ensures that policies, procedures and resources are implemented appropriately to uphold the core academic integrity values within the McMaster University community.

Policy Development/Implementation

Provisions of Advice and Counsel

• Serves as the primary source of information pertaining to the Academic Integrity Policy and provides related expert advice, guidance and policy interpretation.
• Provides advice and resources with respect to how to conduct individual case investigation.
• Releases documentation to Instructors, students, Faculties, Office of the Registrar, School of Graduate Studies.
• Retains external legal representation for Faculty Adjudicators if required and communicates with Legal when addressing appeals.

Education and Prevention

• Updates and maintains the OARI website and all web-based information and education resources including on social media, related to academic integrity. Particularly, the Academic Integrity Specialist will evaluate, monitor and update on a regular basis, inclusive and effective online tools for student and faculty to understand the principles of academic integrity, including but not limited to online quizzes/tutorials,

Administration

Pay Transparency Statement

The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.