Job ID 79350 Job Title SESSIONAL FACULTY
- PSYCH 3CB3 Attitudes and Persuasion
- Winter 2027 Regular/Temporary Temporary Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/11/02

Job Type
Limited Term (<12 months) Close Date 2026/11/15 Employee Group CUPE Sessional Faculty Favorite Job Department Psychology, Neuroscience and B 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 17.8

Job Description
NOTICE OF POSTING For Sessional Faculty Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-27 session. Date of Posting: November 2, 2026 – November 16, 2026 Department Contact: Emily Thomas Course Name(s)/Number(s): PSYCH 3CB3 Attitudes and Persuasion Term: Winter 2027 Number of Section(s) Available: 1 Number of Units per Section: 3 units Location (on/off campus): On campus Projected Enrollment: 200 Projected TA Support:130 hrs/1TA Wage Rate: $9,435.73 Start Time and Duration: Monday, Wednesdays, 2:30PM-3:20PM, Fridays 4:30PM-5:20PM Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties This course will explore social psychological theories and research relating to attitude formation and change, and the impact of attitudes on behavior. Required Qualifications Ph.
D. or near completion of PhD in Psychology or related discipline; or a combination of relevant education and teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in the instruction of similar course material. Research and teaching experience is preferred. 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.



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- 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 by November 16, 2026: 1. 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. 2.



A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience. 3. 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/ 4. 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
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