Job ID

79481

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY - CIVENG 4Y04 - Bridges and Other Structural Systems - W27

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/29

Job Type

Contractually Limited <12

Close Date

2026/11/15

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

Civil Engineering

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

4 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

15

Posting Details

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

The Department of Civil Engineering invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-27 session.

Course Name and Course Code:

CIVENG 4Y04 - Bridges and Other Structural Systems

Term:

Term 2 – January 4 to April 7, 2027

Exam Period:

April 9 to April 22, 2027

Number of Section(s) Available:

1

Number of Units per Section:

4

Location (on/off campus):

On-Campus, In-Person

Projected Enrollment:

45 students

Projected TA Support :

2 TAs @ 130 hours each

Wage Rate
- :

$12,958.27

Lecture day and time:

Monday 8:30-10:20am and Wednesday 8:30-9:20am

Course Description:

Bridge loads and analysis for load effects. Design of (steel beam - concrete slab) composite floor system and steel plate girders. Stresses, ultimate strength, and design of pre-stressed concrete girders. Fatigue Design.

Three lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Masters degree, preferably a PhD, in Civil Engineering, with an advanced knowledge in the course subject area.Applicants must have a demonstrated background and thorough understanding of the course topics listed above, as well as demonstrated expertise teaching undergraduate courses.



Professional Engineering registration is an asset. Strong communication skills and an ability to work with students on a one-on-one basis are essential.

*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

Please submit the following online via MOSAIC by November 16, 2026 as one (1) PDF. Please do not send applications via email.

- 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.
- Applications may be addressed to Dr. Michael Tait, Professor and Acting Chair.

- A curriculum vitae 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. 24003).

Names and contact information of two references who may be contacted for short-listed candidates.



Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.

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