Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement – Faculty Appointment

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Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement was recently established at McMaster University to train future leaders committed to fostering a civic culture that engages all the diverse peoples that live within the lands now known as Canada.

Committed to delivering on its promise of Truth and Reconciliation, McMaster University recognizes and acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement was recently established at McMaster University to train future leaders committed to fostering a civic culture that engages all the diverse peoples that live within the lands now known as Canada. The College emphasizes the importance of collaboration within McMaster’s academic community and with local, regional and national leaders invested in realizing a Canada that values dignity, diversity and just communities; and that integrates education, research, practice and public engagement to advance our understanding of how to create a more robust and civic culture in Canada.

Wilson College invites applications for a position at the level of assistant professor (tenure stream) or associate professor (with tenure) appointed to an existing department in the McMaster Faculty of Social Sciences with affiliation to Wilson College. Teaching and service obligations will be split 50:50 between the two units. At McMaster, the Social Science departments are: Anthropology; Economics; Health, Aging & Society; Indigenous Studies; Labour Studies; Political Science; Religious Studies; Sociology; and the School of Social Work. The appointment is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026.

We welcome applications from those with research and teaching specialties that align with the College’s vision, including those that offer critical and interdisciplinary perspectives. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong academic achievements, given career stage, and interest in community-engaged or other applied research. Applicants are expected to hold a PhD at the time of appointment and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level. In the College, we are interested in candidates who can teach WILSON 2D03: Deconstructing Leadership: Leadership and Diversity as part of their courseload and who have interest in teaching from diverse, critical perspectives. We are also interested in candidates with interest in experiential education. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the educational, research and service missions of their home department.

Wilson College offers an innovative Combined Honours BA degree in Leadership and Civic Studies and another subject (drawn from Social Sciences or Humanities). The degree provides students with interdisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge that both informs and enhances a broad-based and critical approach to studying leadership and civic engagement. The Wilson College commitment to combining academic training with experiential learning equips its students with the skills necessary to work in and across all levels of government, the private sector, and civil society – to shape policy and public discourse to better serve the public good. In addition to the undergraduate program, the College supports a visiting scholars/practitioners program to bring a diverse group of individuals to campus to share their experiences and knowledge with students, faculty and other members of the academy and community, and hosts annual lectures and other events to engage the public and to facilitate a strong intellectual environment to explore wide-ranging issues pertaining to leadership and civic engagement.

Located in the vibrant city of Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University is dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being locally and globally, by promoting inclusive mindsets, collaborative learning, and innovative thinking. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally for its cutting-edge research and world-class teaching and learning, McMaster works across disciplines to find creative solutions to complex problems, helping to improve people’s lives and build a brighter future for all.

Together, McMaster’s six faculties (Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences) are home to some 1,100 faculty members and dedicated professional and support staff. The university enrols about 32,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students and has alumni from 145 countries. McMaster is committed to maintaining its reputation for global impact and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply at http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/index.php with the following materials:
• a letter of application that specifies the home department the candidate would prefer to be based.
• curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement that summarizes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, including some thoughts about structuring courses from an
interdisciplinary perspective, max. two pages
• a research statement, max. two pages
• a statement that speaks to the candidate’s past contributions and ongoing commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity, and
inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service within post-secondary or community-based settings, max. two pages
• contact information for three referees

McMaster’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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 Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. All applications must therefore include one of the following statements: “I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”; or “I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.” Applicants need not identify their country of origin or other aspects of their current citizenship.

All applicants must complete a brief Diversity Survey, which 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. The survey will be sent to applicants in a separate communication. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey Statement of Collection for more information. Additional inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to hr.empequity@mcmaster.ca.

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