ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (PART TIME), MIDWIFERY EDUCATI | |
| Job ID | 61492-1578 |
| Company | McMaster University |
| Location | Hamilton |
| Province | ON |
| Date Posted | 2024-04-03 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Education |
| Description | |
Assistant Professor (Part Time), Midwifery Education Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology The Midwifery Education Program aims to be a leader in challenging institutional norms and redefining midwifery in Canada by building inclusive spaces for students, faculty, staff, and community supporters who have been systemically excluded. We are committed to scholarly inquiry and emphasize the lifelong ability to learn and grow as individuals and as an organization. Our approach assures the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and values needed to begin and continue to practice midwifery. We foster inclusive and critical thinking in the academic setting that extends into the practice setting and forms the basis for sound professional practice. Applications are invited for three part time positions, each position being for a one-year term with a workload equivalent to 0.5 FTE, at the rank of Assistant Professor (Part Time) in the Midwifery Education Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. The ideal candidate will be a registered midwife with a doctoral degree, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, current active practice as a midwife, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within midwifery education. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in the Midwifery Education Program and with experience practicing midwifery and precepting midwifery students in Canada. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, problem solving, and diplomacy skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively within the midwifery faculty and across disciplines. Each position will involve teaching one undergraduate course per term within the Midwifery Education Program and additional administrative responsibilities. The assigned workload will not include research activities. Each appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor (Part Time), for a term of one year (potentially renewable). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. 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 applicants must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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, Metis 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 905-525-9140 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 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. How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae together with a letter of intent which should include their teaching philosophy and a brief statement describing any contributions to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service in academic, professional, or community contexts (2-page maximum), and the names of three professional referees to the Mosaic Career Opportunities page. Note: letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process. Applications will be accepted until Monday April 29th at 9:00am. For more information about the position, please contact: Dr. Liz Darling, Assistant Dean, Midwifery Education Program Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University MUMC 4H24, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5 These positions will begin in 2024 contingent on completion of the recruitment processes and candidate availability. For more information, visit McMaster University for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (PART TIME), MIDWIFERY EDUCATI | |
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