Posting 1 – An Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement
The Department of Labour Studies invites applications for the following teaching position in Spring 2018 session:
Course Number& Name – Labour Studies 1A03 – An Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement
Number of Sections Available: 1
Number of Units Per Section: 3
Term: Spring Term; 30/04/2018 to 15/06/2018
Location – Central Campus
Start time & duration: 3 hours, Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30am-2:20pm
Projected TA support: 0
Projected Enrolment: 50 (capped at 50)
Wage Rate* $7191: (per 3 unit course)
Course Description:
An examination of the impact of economic, social, cultural and political factors on the historical evolution, structure and actions of the Canadian working class and labour movement
Required Qualifications:
A PhD or ABD is preferred, although applicants with MA’s and teaching experience (either in post-secondary institutions or in the labour movement) will be considered. Applicants should have an interdisciplinary approach to labour issues.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities
*Supplemented Fees- 15.02(a) The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule C of the Collective Agreement. The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount. If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference.
Application Procedure: Submit all documentation online via the Mosaic portal
- A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be
- A CV listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience (include details of teaching experience).
- Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).
Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24003).
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Nina Bovair, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850
[divider_line]Posting 2 – Labour Policy and Advocacy
The School of Labour Studies invites applications for the following teaching position in Spring 2018 session:
Course Number& Name – LABRST 3L03 Labour Policy and Advocacy
Number of Sections Available: 1
Number of Units Per Section: 3
Term: Spring Term; 30/04/2018 to 15/06/2018
Location – Central Campus
Start time & duration: 3 hours, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Projected TA support: 0
Projected Enrolment: 50 (capped at 50)
Wage Rate* $7191: (per 3 unit course)
Course Description:
This course explores the way that governments shape and regulate the labour market, the workplace and the lives of workers, and the ways that workers organize collectively to advocate for policy change. Issues explored include un/employment insurance, social assistance, education and training, job creation and industrial policy, employment standards, immigration, pay and employment equity, child care, and retirement
Required Qualifications:
A PhD or ABD is preferred, although applicants with MA’s and teaching experience (either in post-secondary institutions or in the labour movement) will be considered. Applicants should have an interdisciplinary approach to labour issues.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities
*Supplemented Fees- 15.02(a) The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule C of the Collective Agreement. The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount. If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference.
Application Procedure: Submit all documentation online via the Mosaic portal
- A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be
- A CV listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience (include details of teaching experience).
- Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 24003).
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Nina Bovair, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.
