SESSIONAL FACULTY – MEDRADSC 1E03 – Inquiry in Medical Radiation Sciences

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

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

Date of Posting:June 8 – June 22, 2026 (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): MEDRADSC 1E03 – Inquiry in Medical Radiation Sciences

Term: Fall 2026

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location (on/off campus): in person on campus

Projected Enrollment: 130

Projected TA Support: 3 TAs x 65hr

Wage Rate*: $9,435.73 as per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement

Start Time and Duration Lectures: Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays 8:30A.M.-9:20A.M. (tentative).

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

MEDRADSC 1E03 – Inquiry in Medical Radiation Sciences

An introduction to the process of Inquiry. Library and research tools are used to identify literature and evaluate evidence related to a variety of topics.

Lectures or seminars (three hours); one term

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 medical radiation sciences (radiation therapy, radiography, ultrasonography) research and inquiry processes.

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 June 22nd, 2026:

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.

The starting salary will not be less than $17,845.36 per 6 units, or $8,922.68 per 3 units.

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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.

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