City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty 

The School of Interdisciplinary Science invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2026 Session.

Date of Posting: November 27, 2025 – December 11, 2025 (inclusive)    
Department Contact:  Devon Jones    
Applications Addressed to: Dr. Sarah Symons, Acting Director, School of Interdisciplinary Science (please apply via Mosaic)
Course Name(s)/Number(s): LIFESCI 4Z03 – Advanced Inquiry in Life Sciences
Term: March 2, 2026 – end of Winter 2026 term (1/2 term only)
Number of Section(s) Available:    1
Number of Units per Section: 1.5
Location (on/off campus): in person on campus   
Projected Enrollment: 100 
Projected TA Support:  3x130hr
Wage Rate*: $4461.34 as per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement     
Start Time and Duration Lectures: Fridays, 2:30PM-4:20PM

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
LIFESCI 4Z03 – Advanced Inquiry in the Life Sciences
Offers in-depth exploration of a topic in the life sciences in the context of current societal challenges. Students will formulate questions and seek answers through critically evaluating research literature and interpreting data. They will communicate the meaning and significance of scientific findings through written, visual or oral formats in a collaborative learning environment.
Lecture (two hours), Tutorials (two hours); one term
This position covers the second half of the course, starting March 2, 2026.

Required Qualifications 
Ph.D. preferred, or combination of relevant education and teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Research and teaching experience is preferred, with a background in:
4Z03 – Final deliverable in this course is a systematic review protocol – familiarity with writing this type of protocol, search strategy, development essential. Supervising graduate student TAs, oversee marking of final deliverables.

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the land protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.  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 diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.  The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons.  

*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

We ask all candidates to apply online through the MOSAIC portal - http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers. 

Please submit the following by December 11, 2025:
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 resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience. 
3.    Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).  www.cupe3906.org/unit-2-seniority-information/ 
4.    Names and contact information of two references. Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.  
    
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) or Nina Bovair at ext. 23850 to communicate accommodation needs.