Assistant Professor- CLA Global Social Justice

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The appointment will begin on January 1, 2026 and the successful candidate will be expected to teach 6-7 one-term courses per academic year.
The successful applicant must hold a doctorate in a Humanities or cognate discipline. We seek applicants with a strong interdisciplinary teaching and research agenda to teach core courses in the program.

The Global Peace and Social Justice program is committed to advancing understanding of the root causes of social injustice and violence locally, nationally and internationally. We seek scholars employing anti-racist, anti-colonial, feminist and/or social justice lenses who will enhance GPSJ’s community-engagement endeavours. Preferred areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, peace studies, human rights, global social justice, South Asian studies and community-engaged research and praxis. Applicants with research interests in Mahatma Gandhi and principles of nonviolence or protest movements are strongly encouraged to apply. Instructional design knowledge and skills to lead an online course development will be an asset.
In addition to teaching GPSJ program courses, the successful candidate will teach courses in the Gender and Social Justice undergraduate program, with opportunities for graduate-level teaching and supervision. Some courses that may be taught by the applicant include, “Peace, Justice, and Human Rights”; “Human Rights and Social Justice”; “Creating Social Change”; and special topics.

Service contributions will be an important and expected component of this position, and the candidate will work collaboratively with the program director to provide academic leadership and service to the program. We are seeking a candidate who views program-building and community engagement as a core part of their professional role. Key responsibilities will include supporting major events, including the Gandhi Lecture on Nonviolence and Gandhi Peace Festival hosted every Fall, leading the online course development of a Level 1 course and assisting with student engagement efforts, including outreach, recruitment and public communication.

The applicant must demonstrate a willingness and ability to support the university-wide goals of equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Founded in 1887, McMaster University is one of only four Canadian universities consistently ranked in the Top 100 in the world. A research-intensive university, McMaster is dedicated to teaching, learning and service. With a total full-time student population of over 35,000, McMaster welcomes students from 98 countries as well as Canada. The Faculty of Humanities offers 16 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs, including PhD programs in Greek & Roman Studies; Cognitive Science of Language; Communication, New Media and Cultural Studies; English and Cultural Studies; French; History; and Philosophy. We also offer a concurrent Graduate Diploma (PhD) in Gender Studies and Feminist Research

How To Apply
Applications should be submitted by October 25, 2025 through the McMaster University on-line Academic Careers website found at: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/ Please scroll down and select “Current Opportunities” and then “Faculty” to find the job posting then click “Apply”. Applicants will need to create a Mac ID if they do not currently have one by selecting “Register Now”.
Interested applicants must submit in one PDF file the following:
• letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• statement describing how the candidate will advance the university’s commitment to equity, inclusivity and accessibility and to fostering a culture which embraces and promotes the rich diversity of the campus community (1-2 pages)
• statement about how the candidate’s research connects with their teaching (1-2 pages)
• statement describing how the candidate employs (or has employed) diverse teaching practices (inclusive, accessible, anti-colonial, etc.) in the classroom. This statement may include references to course evaluations (quantitative and/or qualitative).
• the names and contact information (email addresses) of three referees who would be willing to provide a reference or letter of recommendation upon request.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for these positions.
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

Inquiries about uploading applications and other inquiries may be directed to Andrew Folino at folinoa@mcmaster.ca.

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.
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School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
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