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Job Title
SESSIONAL FACULTY - HISTORY 2A03
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
03/31/2026
Job Type
Seasonal
Close Date
04/13/2026
Employee Group
CUPE Sessional Faculty
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Department
HUM History Department
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Job Code
001095
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
1.5 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
10
Posting Details
Schedule
Online, asynchronous
Education Level
PhD, or equivalent
Career Level
Sessional
Job Description
The Department of History invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Spring 2026 session.
Date of Posting: 25 March 2026
Applications to: Please apply through MOSAIC; for inquiries only, please email histadm@mcmaster.ca
Application Deadline: 8 April 2026
Course Name/Number: HISTORY 2A03 Modern Middle Eastern Societies
Term: Spring 2026, 4 May - 19 June 2026
Number of Sections Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
125
Not applicable; contingent upon enrolment
$8,922.68
Online, asynchronous
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties: A survey of the political and cultural history of the Middle East from 1800 to the present, with emphasis on contemporary social problems emerging from post-WWI colonialism, nationalism, Islamism and Arab-Israeli relations.
Required Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD or equivalent
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Pay Transparency Statement
The starting salary will not be less than $17,845.36 per 6 units, or $8,922.68 per 3 units.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Please submit the following in one PDF file via MOSAIC
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 to be submitted through MOSAIC.
For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, 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. 24056).
Names and contact information of two references.
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at ext. 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:
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