SESSIONAL FACULTY – Operations Management. 2DA3 Decision Making with Analytics., Fall 2026. C07

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

(DeGroote School of Business)

The Department of Operations Management invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026 Fall session.

Department Contact: Dr. Yun Zhou, Area Chair, Operations Management.

Course Name(s)/Number(s): 2DA3, Decision Making with Analytics

Term: Fall 2026

Number of Section(s) Available: C07

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location (on/off campus): McMaster Central Campus (in-person)

Projected Enrollment: 140 students

Projected TA Support: 140 hours

Start Time and Duration: Tuesday, 2:30pm-5:20pm

Wage Rate: $9,750

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Management Science, Operations Management, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field, with at least two years of managerial, professional, consulting, or analytical experience in business analytics or a closely related area. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Excel Solver, and Power BI, as well as the ability to integrate these tools into instructional activities. Evidence of successful teaching, training, or instructional experience in business analytics, management science, operations management, quantitative methods, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated proficiency in optimization, decision analysis, simulation modelling, and data visualization.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. preferred in a relevant subject area, demonstrated teaching excellence at McMaster or another university, more than 2 years of related managerial/professional experience.

This position requires regular on-site attendance at a McMaster University campus to support operational requirements. Flexible work arrangements may be available where operationally feasible and in accordance with the University’s Flexible Work Guidelines.

*Supplemented Fees- Article 15.02 The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule B 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.

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). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24003).

4. Names and contact information of two references

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