Job ID

79161

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY INDIGST 1AA3 - Intro to Contemporary Indigenous Studies

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/09

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/25

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

Favorite Job

Department

SOCSCI Indigenous Studies

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

18

Posting Details

NOTICE OF POSTING For Sessional Faculty The Indigenous Studies Department invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 academic session.

Applications to be directed to: Dr. Robert Innes, Director

Department Contact: Nicole Martin, Academic Department Manager – [email protected]

Course Name(s)/Number(s): INDIGST 1AA3 - Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Studies

Term: Winter 2027

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location: McMaster Main Campus

Projected Enrollment: 300

Projected TA Support: 4

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

Schedule: Tuesdays 2:30pm – 5:20pm

Please note: times and locations are subject to change according to timetable updates.

Start Time and Duration:

Classes: January 4 – April 7, 2027

Exam Period: 9 – 22 April, 2027

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

This course will explore the relationship between Indigenous peoples and mainstream society in the 20th century with regard to governmental policy, land claims,



economic development, and self-determination.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must have a Master’s degree in relevant field and experience teaching at University level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to the values of Indigenous people’s cultural traditions and spirituality.

*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.

Applications should be submitted in one (1) PDF file by applying online via MOSAIC at the McMaster Academic Careers website.

Please submit the following by the closing date: October 26 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.




- 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.
- Please send all materials in one 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. Pay Transparency Statement The starting salary will not be less than $18,871.46 per 6 units, or $9,435.73 per 3 units.

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