Job ID

75223

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY- Spring 2026 - PSYCH 2H03 Human Learning & Cognition

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

04/10/2026

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

04/16/2026

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

Psychology, Neuroscience and B

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

1.5 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Job Description

NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty

Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2025-2026 session.

Date of Posting: April 9, 2026
Department Contact: Thomas Eckert
Course Name(s)/Number(s): PSYCH 2H03 Human Learning & Cognition
Term: Spring 2026
Number of Section(s) Available: 1 section
Number of Units per Section: 3 units
Location (on/off campus): on campus
Projected Enrollment: 150
Projected TA Support: none
Wage Rate*: $8,922.68
Start Time and Duration: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30A.M.-12:30P.M.

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
The psychological study of knowledge and how people use it. Topics include pattern recognition, remembering, and reasoning.

Required Qualifications
PhD or near completion of PhD in Psychology or related discipline; or a combination of relevant education and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the instruction of similar course material. Research and teaching experience is preferred.

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
Please submit the following on Mosaic by April 16, 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/

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.

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.

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.

Interview Experience

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