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SESSIONAL FACULTY IBH 3BD3 Jobs in Hamilton at McMaster University

Job ID
77143
Job Title
SESSIONAL FACULTY IBH 3BD3
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/07/05
Job Type
Contractually Limited <12
Close Date
2026/07/21
Employee Group
CUPE Sessional Faculty
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Department
HUM Interdisciplinary Programs
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Job Code
001095
Existing Vacancy
Yes – Backfilling as Existing
Contract Duration
3.4 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
17

Job Description

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

Integrated Business and Humanities Program invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the

Fall 2026 session.

Date of Posting: July 6, 2026

Applications to: Please submit application via MOSAIC. For inquiries, please email Antoinette Somo at [email protected]

Course Name(s)/Number(s): IBH 3BD3 (C01) – Interpersonal Communication

Term 1 (2269): Fall 2026

Terms of Appointment:

Course:

IBH 3BD3 (C01) – Interpersonal Communication

Number of Sections of each Course:

One

Number of Units for each Course:

Three

Projected Enrolment:

55

Projected Teaching Assistant Support:

TBD

Location:

Central Campus, ITB 139

Academic Term(s):

Term 1 – Tuesday, September 8 th , 2026, to Thursday, December 10 th , 2026

Course Day(s):

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM to 6:20 PM, and Fridays, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM

Course Hours:

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM to 6:20 PM, and Fridays, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM

Examination Period:

December 11 th , 2026, to December 23 rd , 2026

Supervisor:

Dr. Brent McKnight / Dr. Wendy D’Angelo

Mid-term recess

October 12 th , 2026, to October 18 th , 2026

Wages:

$ 9,435.73

Wage Rate*: As per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Faculty rate is $9,435.73 for 3 units. Applicants must include information regarding current and/or aggregate seniority as defined in Article 20.

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

This course offers an introduction to contemporary interpersonal communication theories and research. Topics include: small group communication, persuasive communication, argumentation strategies, conflict resolution and computer mediated, intercultural, international and political communication.

Required Qualifications

The successful applicant must have experience teaching similar courses at the University level and a PhD in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree or near completion and experience teaching at a 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.

How To Apply

Application Procedure

Please submit the following in one PDF file by DATE: July 20, 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 curriculum vitae 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). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24003).

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

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), or
  • Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
  • School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Title: SESSIONAL FACULTY IBH 3BD3

Company: McMaster University

Location: Hamilton

 

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