Job ID

75181

Job Title

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CLA) 2026-27

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

04/15/2026

Job Type

Contractually Ltd. Appointment

Close Date

05/10/2026

Employee Group

Academic

Favorite Job

Department

HUM Philosophy Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

000872

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

12.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Appointment)

The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University invites applications for a one-year (non-renewable) contractually limited position to begin July 1, 2026, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants qualified to teach introductory courses in bioethics and ethics, as well as more advanced courses in value theory, broadly construed. Ability to teach one or more of the following upper-level courses would be desirable: Advanced Ethics; Global Health Ethics; Human Rights and Global Justice; Feminist Philosophy. The successful applicant will teach 21 units (7 courses) in total, including three courses each in the Fall and Winter and one in the Spring.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, typically in Philosophy, either in hand or near completion by the starting date; previous university-level teaching experience; and demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in philosophy.

For information about the Department of Philosophy at McMaster, see http://philos.humanities.mcmaster.ca/.

The starting salary will not be less than $94,167 and will be determined based on rank, discipline, experience, and qualifications. Average salaries by rank and Faculty for previous academic years can be found here.

How to Apply:

Application packages should include: (i) a letter of interest, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a brief teaching dossier, (iv) as for all McMaster searches, a brief (one-page) statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other professional settings, and (v) names and contact information for two referees. No letters of recommendation are required at time of application – these will be solicited at a later stage of the search process.

The teaching dossier should include: (a) a statement of teaching philosophy and practice (max. 2 pages), and (b) outlines for two undergraduate philosophy courses, either previously taught or proposed, ideally in the broad areas of this search.

The application deadline is May 4, 2026.

Application materials must be submitted through the University’s electronic portal: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 75181)

Queries may be addressed to Dr. Mark Johnstone, Chair, Department of Philosophy, at chphilo@mcmaster.ca.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact McMaster’s Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Office of the Dean of Humanities (905-525-9140 ext. 27532) to communicate their accommodation needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 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

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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.

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