Your academic allies behind the scenes
The Associate Deans in the Faculty of Social Sciences play a key role in shaping your student experience – from the courses you take to the research opportunities you pursue. They oversee undergraduate and graduate programs, support faculty research, and help ensure that your education is inclusive, innovative, and aligned with your goals.
Whether you’re navigating your degree, exploring research, or planning your next steps, the Associate Deans and their teams are here to support your journey and help you thrive.
Meet the academic leaders who shape the direction of the Faculty. Associate Deans oversee key areas like research, graduate studies, and undergraduate education – ensuring programs stay innovative, inclusive, and responsive to student needs.
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Senator William McMaster Chair in Urban Health Equity | Professor, Health, Aging & Society | Associate Dean, Research - Office of the Associate Dean | Director, McMaster Institute for Health Equity | Director, Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative
Research involves: living communities as they undergo transformations, and explores how built environments affect the mental and physical health in neighbourhoods and communities
Areas of interest: Health, Mental health, Poverty
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, Office of the Associate Dean Professor, Sociology Adjunct & Associate Member, Institute on Globalization & the Human Condition
Areas of interest: Gender and sexuality, Political sociology and social movements, Race and ethnicity, Social inequality
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
This dedicated team supports graduate students and faculty researchers across departments. From program coordination to research facilitation, they help drive academic excellence and make sure students have the tools to succeed in advanced study.
Interim Graduate Administrative Assistant, Health, Aging & Society
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Political Science
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Religious Studies
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Studies
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Sociology
Administrator, Master of Public Policy and Digital Society Lab
Program Manager, Community Research Platform, Office of the Associate Dean
Graduate Administrative Assistant/Director's Assistant, Social Work
Graduate Administrative Assistant/Field Assistant, Social Work
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Anthropology
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Labour Studies
Research Administration Specialist
Manager, Research Development
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Economics
Your go-to team for academic advising, experiential learning, and student support. These staff members help undergrads navigate their degrees, access career-building opportunities, and feel confident throughout their academic journey.
Students with questions about their academics should contact socscfac@mcmaster.ca.
Faculty Accessibility and Accommodation Officer
Academic Advisor | Office of the Associate Dean
Manager, Careers & Experiential Education Sessional Instructor, Political Science
Assistant Dean, Office of the Associate Dean
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Associate Dean
Academic Advisor, Office of the Associate Dean
Program Coordinator, Office of the Associate Dean
Program Administrator | Office of the Associate Dean
Talent Partnership Consultant, Careers & Experiential Education
Co-op & Internship Manager, Careers & Experiential Education
Career Development Advisor, Careers & Experiential Education
Experiential Program Manager, Careers & Experiential Education
Co-op & Internship Student Manager, Careers & Experiential Education
Administrative Coordinator, Careers & Experiential Education
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