Ways to get involved:

There are many ways to contribute, depending on your interests and clinic.

Teaching and Academic Roles

• Supervisor (electives, pre-clerkship, clerkship and residents)
• Examiner
• Presenter
• Facilitator and more.

Leadership Opportunities

• Site Director
• Mental Health and Behavioural Science Preceptor
• Evidence Based Medicine Tutor
• Faculty Development Coordinator
• Quality Assurance Tutor.

Appointment Types

Part-time faculty are typically appointed at one of the following ranks:

• Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)
• Assistant Clinical Professor

Appointments are made for a three year term.

The difference between the ranks reflects your annual teaching contribution:

• Assistant Clinical Professor: 100+ weighted teaching hours per year
• Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct): 50+ weighted teaching hours per year

Regardless of appointment type, all faculty are expected to maintain their appropriate hospital privileges and/or license or membership with their relevant regulatory authority.

Why join?

Being a part-time faculty member comes with both professional and practical benefits:

• McMaster email account
• Library access (on site and remote access)
• Eligibility for bursaries
• Access to continuing education opportunities through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Office

Beyond these, many faculty tell us the most meaningful benefit is the opportunity to stay connected – to learners, to colleagues, and to a vibrant academic community. Our Faculty Relations Team is here to help. Please feel free to connect with us anytime.