Job ID

78596

Job Title

COMMGMT 711: Organizational Public Relations - TEACHING ASSISTANT (MCM) - Fall 2026

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/11

Job Type

Contractually Limited <12

Close Date

2026/09/17

Employee Group

CUPE Teaching Assistants

Favorite Job

Department

HUM CSMA - MCM Program

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Classification A

Salary Range

$51.27 - $51.27 (hourly)

Job Code

001183

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

4.2 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

5

Posting Details

Teaching Assistant Job Posting Form

Department/School/Unit: Communication Studies & Media Arts Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3906, Unit 1

Department Contact: Lorraine Bell, Academic Department Manager Wage Rate: $51.27/hour (Class A)

Course ID*

Course Title

# of TAs required

Term**

# of Hours

Projected Enrolment

Supervisor

Anticipated Duties

COMMGMT 711

Organizational Public Relations

1

Fall 2026

(2269)

65+3

20

Dr. Terry Flynn

S/G/P/O

- Not all courses will be assigned teaching assistants as such decisions are subject to budgetary and enrolment considerations. Required courses with tutorial sections receive priority consideration.

** As defined by the applicable Graduate calendar

Anticipated Duties:

L

Leading Tutorials/Overseeing Laboratories/Field Trip Supervision

P

Preparation (Reading, Attending Lectures, Meeting with Instructor)

S

Student Consultation (Emails, Office Hours)

I

Invigilation

G

Grading (Marking, Entering Marks)

O

Other duties as assigned

This TA posting is for the Master of Communications Management program, the timing of the academic Term 2269 (Fall 2026) for this program is as follows: October 11, 2026 – February 13, 2027

- In-person residency at McMaster University (October 11-15, 2026)
- Online portion of the course: October 16, 2026 – February 12, 2027 In-person final day of class:



Saturday, February 13, 2027

Skills, Qualifications, Abilities and Experience Required & Preferred: The following criteria will be taken into consideration: academic qualifications, teaching competence, ability to follow instruction, perform the various duties of the position, and previous satisfactory academic employment experience. To be considered for the position, applicants must hold an MCM, MBA or equivalent Master’s degree. Previous experience teaching in a professional program is also an asset.

Course Description

The course focuses on how excellent public relations are carried out in organizations. Management theories applied to public relations, public relations roles and models, strategic management processes, theories of organizational effectiveness, and such organizational characteristics as participation and authority, culture, diversity, globalization, and change. The framework of excellence permits an examination of the history, research, social effects, and ethics of public relations .

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit the following in one (1) PDF using the online application process:

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. Names and contact information of two references.





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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 solid 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.

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- 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.

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