McMaster has a vision to achieve international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence as a student-centred, research-intensive university, and to embody values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork. Implicit in McMaster’s vision and values is its aspiration towards inclusive excellence – the notion that diversity is integral to quality in teaching, research, service and governance. The revised SPS A1 – Faculty Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures and the newly developed companion Handbook are guided by best practices for talent acquisition and integrating principles of employment equity and inclusive excellence through search processes. The Policy, Procedures and Handbook will enable McMaster to attract the most diverse talent pool and achieve the most equitable, inclusive and meritocratic faculty hiring practices and decisions.
Employment Equity Census data is available to the McMaster Community for Internal Reference Only.
This resource provides information and guidance about the Applicant Self-ID Report.
Search/Selection Committee Chairs are required to complete and submit this form at the conclusion of each search, for accountability purposes.
Process Flow – Policy on Recruitment & Selection of Faculty Members (SPS A1)
Process – Review Applicable Policies & Consider Workforce Gaps
Process Flow – Review Applicable Policies & Consider Workforce Gaps
Process – Request & Receive Applicant Self-ID Report
Process Flow – Request & Receive Applicant Self-ID Report
Process – Manage Search Summary
Process Flow – Manage Search Summary
Employment Equity Consultant