"Sessional Faculty -- UN802 Nuclear Reactor Physics"

SESSIONAL FACULTY -- UN802 Nuclear Reactor Physics

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY -- UN802 Nuclear Reactor Physics

Job ID

64109

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

07/31/2024

Job Type

Limited Term (=>6months)

Close Date

08/16/2024

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

Engineering Physics

Contract Duration

4 Months

Hours per Week

20

Posting Details

The Department of Engineering Physics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Fall Term of the 2024-25 academic session.

Date of Posting: August 1^st to August 15^th, inclusive             

Department Contact: Raluca Petria, unene@mcmaster.ca  

Course Name(s)/Number(s): UN802 Nuclear Reactor Physics          

Term: September to December 2024

Number of Section(s) Available: 1                  

Number of Units per Section: 3 

Location (on/off campus): Off Campus; Durham College, Whitby Campus, Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm

Projected Enrollment: 20                                  

Projected TA Support: no TA support

Wage Rate: $15,000                                           

Start Time and Duration: September 1^st, 4 Months

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

Course Description: UN802 Nuclear Reactor Physics / McMaster University

An introduction to nuclear energy and fission energy systems is presented. The energetics of nuclear reactions, interactions of radiation with matter, radioactivity, design and operating principles of fission are presented. Nuclear reactor physics including chain reactions, reactor statics and kinetics, multigroup analysis, core thermalhydraulics and the impact of these topics on reactor design are covered. Special topics such as xenon dynamics, burnup and reactor flux effects on safety are included.

Note: Sessional Lecturers are required to submit course material to UNENE before the course starts so it may be posted on the UNENE website and/or UNENE Learning Management System (as applicable).

Lectures: UNENE format; weekends Saturday/Sunday, 9am to 4pm, including use of Distance Education tools

Classes start: September 1^st, 2024

Classes end: December 31^st, 2024 

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or the equivalent combination of education and experience) with specific expertise in nuclear reactor physics. Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of applying nuclear reactor physics principles and techniques to power reactors. Applicants will be expected use UNENE’s distance education tools; UNENE will provide training if needed. Course content is to be made available online (technical assistance is available if needed). 

Preferred Qualifications

Previous university teaching experience is preferred.

Demonstrated experience with online/distance education, including use of student engagement tools and techniques, is beneficial. 

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the land protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. 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 diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. 

*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 August 15^th:

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. 
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). www.cupe3906.org/unit-2-seniority-information/
4. Names and contact information of two references. Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.                                 

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or Nina Bovair at ext. 23850 to communicate accommodation needs.  

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 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.