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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.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following on Mosaic by April 16, 2026:
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:
to communicate accommodation needs.
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