Sessional Faculty – Mohawk 1z03 – Introduction To
City : Hamilton
Category : Other
Industry : Education
Employer : McMaster University
NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
The Indigenous Studies Department invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2025-2026 academic session.
Applications to be directed to: Dr. Vanessa Watts, Director
Department Contact: Nicole Martin-Enlund, Academic Department Manager – martin38@mcmaster.ca
Course Name(s)/Number(s): MOHAWK 1Z03: Introduction to Mohawk Language and Culture
Term: Spring 2026
Number of Section(s) Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3 units
Location: Virtual
Projected Enrollment: 35 students
Projected TA Support: NA
Wage Rate: $8,922.68 (As per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
Schedule: Virtual on Monday(s) and Wednesday(s) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please note: times and locations are subject to change according to timetable updates.
Start Time and Duration:
Classes: May 4 – June 19, 2026
Exam Period: As arranged by instructor in class time
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
This course will study the Mohawk language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Iroquoian cultural traditions, values, beliefs and customs.
Required Qualifications:
Fluency in the Mohawk language is essential.
This course will study the Mohawk language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Haudenosaunee traditions, values, beliefs and customs. The candidate will preferably have a Bachelor's degree in Mohawk language or equivalent, and demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to the values of Indigenous people’s cultural traditions and spirituality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching at the university level.
*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.
Applications should be submitted in one (1) PDF file by applying online via MOSAIC at the McMaster Academic Careers website.
Please submit the following by the closing date: February 27, 2026
- 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.
- A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
- For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24056).
- Names and contact information of two references.
- Please send all materials in one PDF document.
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) to communicate accommodation needs.