Job ID 78868 Job Title SESSIONAL FACULTY - LIFESCI 2N03 – Human Nutrition for Life Sciences - Winter 2027 Regular/Temporary Temporary Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/09/28 Job Type Limited Term (<12 months) Close Date 2026/10/12 Employee Group CUPE Sessional Faculty Favorite Job Department School Interdisciplinary Sci Full/Part Time Part-Time Job Code 001095 Existing Vacancy Yes - Backfilling as Existing Contract Duration 3.1 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 17.89

NOTICE OF POSTING For Sessional Faculty The School of Interdisciplinary Science invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2027 Session.

Date of Posting: September 28 – October 12 (inclusive)

Department Contact: Leahann Hendrickse

Applications Addressed to: Dr. Ana Campos Director, School of Interdisciplinary Science (please apply via Mosaic)

Course Name(s)/Number(s): LIFESCI 2N03 – Human Nutrition for Life Sciences

Term: Winter 2027

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location (on/off campus): in person on campus

Projected Enrollment: 150

Projected TA Support: 4x68hr

Wage Rate*: $9,435.73 as per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement

Start Time and Duration Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

LIFESCI 2N03 – Human Nutrition for Life Sciences

Basic principles of human nutrition, including the interaction between nutrients and physiological processes that impact health and disease risk.

Lectures (three hours); one term

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. preferred, or combination of relevant education and teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Research and teaching experience preferred, with a background in nutrition, physiology, health sciences, biomedical sciences, or a related field, with demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between nutrition, physiological processes, and human health.

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 We ask all candidates to apply online through the MOSAIC portal - http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers.

Please submit the following by October 12, 2026:

- 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.
- 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/
- Names and contact information of two references. Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at (phone hidden) 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 (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.

Interview Experience

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