Job ID
76175
Job Title
SESSIONAL FACULTY - SOCIOL 2GG3 (Fall 2026)
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/05/12
Job Type
Limited Term (<12 months)
Close Date
2026/05/25
Employee Group
CUPE Sessional Faculty
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Department
SOCSCI Sociology
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Job Code
001095
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
4 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
12
Posting Details
The Department of Sociology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026 Fall term.
Applications submitted online via MOSAIC to the attention of: Dr. Lina Samuel, Undergraduate Chair.
Course Name/Number: SOCIOL 2GG3 - Sociology of Education
Term: Fall 2026
Number of sections available: 1 section
Number of units per section: 3 units
Projected enrolment: 175
Projected TA support: TBD based on enrolment
Wage Rate: $9435.73 (as per current rate in schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
Location: Online
Class Times: asynchronous
Duration: Tuesday, September 8 – Thursday, December 10, 2026
Exam Period: Friday, December 11 - Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Course Description:
An exploration of formal schooling and the broader education system in Western society with an emphasis on application of sociological theory to educational practices.
Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree in Sociology is preferred with successful teaching experience and a strong scholarly record. In addition, selection will be based on seniority, teaching competence, ability to perform the various duties and previous academic employment experience.
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.
- 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 application online via MOSAIC by the closing date:
- 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.
- For current or previous McMaster Sessional Faculty, please include your Current Seniority and Aggregate Seniority in your cover letter. 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.
