Job ID

78912

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY Mechanical Engineering 4Z03 Cad/Cam/Cae (Winter 2027)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/28

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/15

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

Favorite Job

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.6 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

15

Posting Details The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 academic year (Winter 2027 Term).

Date of Posting: September 29-Oct 14,2026

Department Contact : Michelle McKnight ([email protected])

Course Name(s)/Number(s) : ME 4Z03 CAD/CAM/CAE -C01

Term: Winter 2027 (Jan 4-April 22, 2027)

Number of Section(s) Available : 1

Number of Units per Section: 3.0

Location (on/off campus) : Central Campus

Projected Enrollment: 145

Projected TA Support: 325 hours

Wage Rate* $9,718.70

Start Time and Duration:

Lecture

C01- Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm;

Labs

L01- Wednesdays 8:30-9:20am

L02- Wednesdays 9:30-10:20am

L03: Wednesdays 10:30-11:20am

L04 : Wednesdays 11:30-12:20pm

L05: Fridays 9:30-10:20am

L06: Fridays 10:30-11:20am

L07: Fridays 11:30-12:20pm

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

Solid modelling theory, part creation, assemblies and rigid bodies, mechanism simulation, B-Splines, data exchange, CNC machining and inspection, additive manufacturing, topology optimization. Major project using computer laboratory facilities.

This course will be delivered using practical exercises to bolster experience using CAD software that may be applied in an industrial setting.

This course is about learning CAD, generally. With our current licensing, the principal software is Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 360

Required Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Applicant must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the course topics described above.

Must have significant experience using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 260.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience at a Post Secondary Institute is considered an asset.

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.

How To Apply

Application Procedure: Apply online to JO# 78912

Please submit the following via Mosaic :

- 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)

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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If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

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