Sessional Faculty – Kinesiol 3w03 – Fall 2026
Ville : Hamilton
Catégorie : Other
Industrie : Education
Employeur : McMaster University
NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 session.
Date of Posting: Tuesday May 26, 2026 to Tuesday June 9, 2026
Department Contact: Dr. Krista Howarth, Associate Chair Undergraduate Studies (howartkr@mcmaster.ca)
Course Name(s)/Number(s): KINESIOL 3W03 - Cardiovascular Physiology of Exercise
Term: Fall 2026
Number of Section(s) Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
Location (on/off campus): McMaster Central Campus (in-person)
Projected Enrollment: 150
Projected TA Support: 195 hours
Start Time and Duration: Schedule TBD
Wage Rate: $9,435.73 (See Schedule “A” of current CUPE 3906 Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties:
An examination of the integrated neural and vascular factors in regulating blood pressure and blood flow, with a focus on mechanisms underlying maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis during exercise. Emphasis is placed on adopting integrative approaches to learning in order to appreciate how several systems work together to achieve and maintain cardiovascular homeostasis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching lectures and organizing labs for the course (lab duties can be covered by TAs if they are appropriately trained by instructor). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing course materials; however, the previous course instructor will make available their course materials (e.g., lecture notes, presentation slides, etc.) should the candidate wish to refer to them.
Required Qualifications:
PhD (preferred) in Kinesiology or related discipline with expertise in cardiovascular physiology and experience in the construction and delivery of undergraduate courses related to cardiovascular and exercise physiology and autonomic nervous system reflexes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in the instruction of similar course material.
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:
Please submit the following by Tuesday June 9, 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.
- 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/
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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).