PUBPOL 742: Principles of Logic Job Title: SESSIONAL FACULTY - PUBPOL 742 PRINCIPLES OF LOGIC - Job ID 53302 Location: Central Campus Job Type: Limited Term (<12 months) Employee Group: CUPE 3906 Sessional Faculty Department: Master of Public Policy in Digital Society Contract Duration: 4.1 months Hours per week: 9.2 Job ID: 53302 Regular/Temporary: Temporary Posting Details: MPP-DS invites applications for the following teaching position in the Spring/Summer 2023 session: PUBPOL 742: Principles of Logic This skills lab introduces students to the application of logical reasoning to interpret arguments and evaluate the quality. This course has a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. Number of Sections Available: 1 Number of Units Per Section: 1.5 Term: Spring/Summer 2023 Location - Central Campus Start time & duration: To be Determined (non-negotiable) Projected TA support: 0 pending enrollment Projected Enrolment: 25-30 (capped 60) Wage Rate* $5000.00 (per 1.5 unit course)











MPP-DS invites applications for an instructor for the course PUBPOL 742: Principles of Logic. The successful candidate will have a track record of research and teaching appointments at the rank commensurate with an Adjunct Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Practice. Applicants must have an area of specialization in the principles of logic and the mechanics of argumentation. The Faculty of Social Sciences and MPP-DS have significant strengths in the areas of research, teaching and mentorship. The successful applicant will teach at graduate level and have a demonstrated track record of excellent teaching. The incumbent will be appointed at the appropriate rank with MPP-DS, located on the main university campus to begin on May 1st, 2023. McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. McMaster has a vision to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence as a student-centred, research-intensive university. McMaster\xe2\x80\x99s Faculty of Social Sciences comprises over 130 faculty members advancing education and research in collaboration with one or more of the Faculty\xe2\x80\x99s 13 schools, departments and program areas. Its disciplines are preparing societal leaders to respond to economic, political and cultural shifts in Canada and abroad. Discover more about the Faculty of Social Sciences Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an online confirmation of receipt of their application; 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\xe2\x80\x99s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants\xe2\x80\x99 status as either a permanent resident 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 or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Direct any inquiries about this position to: Vass Bednar, Executive Director, MPP-DS E-mail: vass.bednar@mcmaster.ca Dr. Clifton van der Linden Academic Director, Master of Public Policy in Digital Society Program E-mail: cliff.vanderlinden@mcmaster.ca 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.




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