Innovate 1X03 SESSIONAL FACULTY

Mcmaster-University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemented fees

Job summary

McMaster University invites applications for the Winter 2027 session to teach Innovation 1X03: The World of Entrepreneurship at Central Campus. The instructor will handle lectures, seminars, and discussion periods, with in-person delivery on Wednesday evenings 6:00–9:00 pm.

The successful candidate must hold a post-secondary degree; a Master’s degree (or higher) and ten years of relevant experience are preferred. The course includes 3 units with 1 section and TA support of 8.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree required.
• Master’s Degree (or higher) and ten years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamentals of entrepreneurship and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Develop and administer assessments (quizzes, tests, examinations, assignments).
• Respond to student inquiries, hold office hours, and attend meetings with Supervisor.
• Prepare and submit learning outcomes measurement for the course.

Education

Post Secondary Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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

Department Contact: Lisa Barty ([e-mail])

Course Name(s)/Number(s): Innovation 1X03: The World of Entrepreneurship

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 TA Support: 8

Wage Rate*: $9718.70

Start Time and Duration: C01 Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Fundamentals of entrepreneurship via a series of guest lectures by prominent entrepreneurs. Case studies will be used to analyze strategies and methods for growing a scalable business.

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 Supervisor, 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.