HISTORY SESSIONAL 2A03 SPRING 2021

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

Department of History invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Spring 2021 session.

Date of Posting: 11 February 2020
Applications to:   Dr. Stephen Heathorn, Department of History, Chester New Hall, Room 619
Course Name/Number: History 2A03 Modern Middle Eastern Societies (ONLINE)
Term:  Spring 2021, 3 May - 198June 2020
Number of Sections Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
Location (on/off campus): Online course
Projected Enrollment: 90
Projected TA Support: 0.5 depending on enrolment
Wage: $7630.55 as per schedule A of the current Collective Agreement
Start Time and Duration: One term; online

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
A survey of the political and cultural history of the Middle East from 1800 to the present, with emphasis on contemporary social problems emerging from the post-WW1 colonialism, nationalism, Islamism and Arab-Israeli relations.  This course is totally online.  The lectures are already prepared.  

Required Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD or equivalent

*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

Please submit the following by  15 March 2021

1. 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 taught .A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
2. For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, 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. 24056).
3. Names and contact information of two references

If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Nina Bovair, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.