Job ID

78023

Job Title

HOURLY MUSIC INSTRUCTOR F/W2026-27 MUSIC 1E06/1EE6 Applied Music

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/08/17

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/08/20

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

Favorite Job

Department

HUM SOTA Music

Full/Part Time

Part time

Salary Grade/Band

Sessional Music Faculty

Salary Range

$78.78 - $78.78 (hourly)

Job Code

001097

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

7 Months

Target Number of Openings

2

Hours per Week

5

NOTICE OF POSTING For Hourly-Rated Sessional Music Faculty The School of the Arts invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 academic session.

Date of Posting: As per Mosaic

Applications to be directed to: Dr. David Ogborn, Director

Department Contact: Rose Mannarino, Academic Department Manager - [email protected]

Course Name(s)/Number(s): MUSIC 1E06/1EE6 Applied Music

Hourly-Rated Sessional Music Faculty are needed to teach solo performance, or small ensemble performance for the following instrument(s):

- Cello
- Drums

Term: Fall/Winter 2026-27 (September 8, 2026 to April 7, 2027) (Exam Period: April 9 to 22, 2027) Location: In-person Delivery on Campus

Projected Enrollment: 1 student

Wage Rate: $83.31 per hour

Start Time and Duration: TBD

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties:

Intensive study of the technique and repertoire of any solo instrument or voice adhering to a particular style (such as Western classical, Broadway, jazz or pop), or individual instruction in composition.

Weekly one-hour meetings per term; one or two terms

Required Qualifications:

Professional and educational background in the field; extensive teaching experience in the study of the technique and repertoire of applicable instrument(s).

Preferred Qualifications:





Previous experience teaching at a university or college level.

Applications should be submitted by the closing date in one (1) PDF file by applying online via the McMaster Academic Careers website. https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/

We ask that you do not submit additional materials; they will not be considered by the committee.

Please submit the following 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, 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 ((phone hidden) Ext. 24056).
- Names and contact information of two references. Reference letters are not required.
- Please send all materials in one (1) PDF document.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs. How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online in one (1) PDF file.

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 (phone hidden) 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.

AI Statement

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