Job ID

79487

Job Title

Innovate 2ZB3 SESSIONAL FACULTY

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

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

ENG - EIP

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

3.6 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

10

Job Description

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

The iLEAD Office invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 session.

Department Contact: Lisa Barty ([email protected])

Course Name(s)/Number(s): Innovation 2ZB: AI-Powered Innovation: Building Ideas in the Age of AI

Term: Winter 2027 (January 4, 2027 – April 22, 2027)

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location (on/off campus): Central Campus

Projected Enrollment: 400 per section

Projected TA Support: 8

Wage Rate*: $9718.70

Start Time and Duration: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

This course introduces students to the applied use of artificial intelligence (AI) in innovation and early-stage venture building. Using an inquiry-based approach, students will engage in hands-on experimentation with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to ideate, test, prototype, and pitch solutions to real-world problems.

Instructor will have full responsibility for the course offering, including teaching (preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, discussion periods),



student assessment (development of assessments such as quizzes, tests, examinations, laboratory assignments, evaluation of students), responding to student inquiries (holding scheduled office hours, responding to student inquiries outside of scheduled lecture times), attending meetings with the Director, and preparing and submitting learning outcomes measurement for the course. All course components will be offered in person. The successful applicant must be available at the scheduled lecture times.

Required Qualifications – Post Secondary Degree

Preferred Qualifications – Master’s Degree (or higher) and ten years relevant experience

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

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) or Nina Bovair at ext. 23850 to communicate accommodation needs.

📌 Innovate 2SESSIONAL FACULTY (Canada)
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