City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026 Spring Session.

Applications submitted via MOSAIC to the attention of:  Dr. Celia Rothenberg, Department Chair

Course Name(s)/Number(s):           SCAR 1B03 / What on Earth is Religion?

Spring Term:                                        May 4 – June 19, 2026

Number of Section(s) Available:      One                                      

Number of Units per Section:          Three

Location (on/off campus):                Off-campus, Online

Projected Enrollment:                       150

Projected TA Support:                      TBA (Tentative based on enrolment)

Wage Rate*:                                    $8,922.68 (per schedule "A" of the CUPE Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement)

Teaching schedule:                         Online; Asynchronous

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

An introduction to the academic study of religion and religions focusing on key themes and on how scholars approach religiosity both historically and in contemporary global cultures.  Topics covered may include truth and truth-claims, ritual and practice, myth and history, authority and power, community and conformity. 

Required Qualifications:

Eligible candidates are those with a completed or in progress PhD in Religious Studies (or related discipline). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous teaching experience in the subject area is preferred. 

*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.

Online Application Procedure:

Please submit the following by the application deadline via MOSAIC:

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 CV listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine your current seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).  Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24056).
4. First-time applicants should supply the name and contact information of two references.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. 

If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) 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)