City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2026 Term

Date of Posting: December 12 - December 15, 2025

Course Name/Number: Stats 3ST3 - Actuarial Models in Non-Life Insurance

Term: Winter Term, January 5, 2026 - April 7, 2026

Number of Section(s) Available: 1 section                                 

Number of Units per Section: 3 units

Location: Central campus

Projected Enrollment: 130

Projected TA Support: TBD

Class Times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3:30pm-4:20pm

Exam Period: April 9-22, 2026

Wage Rate*: As per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Faculty rate is $8922.68 for 3 units.

Course Description: Interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical methods for ODEs: initial-value and boundary-value problems, finite-difference methods for PDEs, selected advanced numerical methods.

Required Qualifications: MSc and/or PhD in Statistics or related field and classroom experience with the curriculum. Selection will be based on seniority, academic qualifications, communication skills, teaching competence, ability to perform the various duties of the Appointment, and previous academic employment experience (these criteria are not listed in order of priority).

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) to communicate accommodation needs.

*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. 

Application Procedure

Please submit the following online via the Mosaic portal.

1. A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address). 
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. Names and contact information of two references
4. 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)

If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.