Job ID

79095

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Appointment

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/15

Job Type

Contractually Ltd. Appointment

Close Date

2026/11/18

Employee Group

Academic

Favorite Job

Department

Nursing

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

FACMEM

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

36.5 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details The School of Nursing , Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is accepting applications for one full-time contractually limited faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach professional practice and theory courses in the School’s undergraduate BScN programs. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2027 or as negotiated. The appointment length is three years.

One of three professional schools within McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences , the School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. As a member of a larger Faculty, the School of Nursing offers opportunities for interprofessional education and research. For the past 80 years, McMaster’s School of Nursing has delivered nursing education programs that have produced generations of professional nurses who are critical thinkers and contribute to nursing practice, research, education, policy, and administration.

McMaster University and our BScN Nursing Education Consortium provide undergraduate nursing education to approximately 2,000 students annually. McMaster’s School of Nursing offers three streams of study, 1) a four-year Basic stream 2) a 20-month Accelerated stream (McMaster University site only), 3) a 3-year Post-RPN stream at Mohawk College.

Our faculty is exceptional and renowned for excellence in cutting-edge, evidence-based professional education. We are leaders in problem-based learning. McMaster’s School of Nursing has ranked in the top five nursing schools in Canada and the top 25 nursing schools in the world by QS World University Rankings.

Within a culture of optimism and respect, we continue to transform the future of nursing practice and lead with local and global communities through visionary inclusive education and high-impact research. The School of Nursing is committed to and is a leading partner in the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Indigenous Health Initiative. We are working collaboratively with University leaders to drive advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities and promote inclusive excellence.

The successful candidate will provide:

- Teaching primarily focusing on professional practice and theory courses in the undergraduate BScN programs.
- Exceptional teaching practice, providing nursing students with effective learning opportunities across educational programs.

Eligibility




- Eligible candidates must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Successful completion of a master’s degree in Nursing is required. A PhD in Nursing/Nursing Science, completed or in progress preferred.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in a range of learning contexts (classroom, online, simulated, hospital or community clinical practice settings).
- Expertise teaching clinical nursing and nursing theory courses is required.
- Experience teaching problem-based learning is an asset.
- Experience in curriculum development and course design using evidence-based educational methodology.

Applicants are invited to apply online by submitting:
- A cover letter which outlines areas of interest and expertise in teaching.

- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching Philosophy
- A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum).

Please note that letters of recommendations are not required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line 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 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.

Pay Transparency Statement The starting salary will not be less than $94,167, and will be determined based on rank, discipline, experience, and qualifications. Salaries for faculty members progress through a Career Progress/Merit Plan; average salaries by rank and Faculty for previous academic years can be found here .

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 (phone hidden) 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. Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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 [email protected] 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.

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