Innovate 2ZB3 SESSIONAL FACULTY

Mcmaster-University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 8,700 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University seeks an instructor for Innovation 2ZB: AI-Powered Innovation: Building Ideas in the Age of AI for Winter 2027 at Central Campus. The course runs Jan 4, 2027 – Apr 22, 2027 with in-person sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7:00–10:00 pm. One section, 3 units, 8 TA support.

Available wage: $9,718.70 for the term as listed. The successful applicant will lead lectures, design assessments, guide student projects, and coordinate with the Director to measure learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver lectures, seminars, and discussions as assigned.
• Develop and administer assessments (quizzes, tests, exams, assignments).
• Respond to student inquiries with scheduled office hours and as needed.
• Attend meetings with the Director and contribute to learning outcomes.

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 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 TA Support: 8

Wage Rate*: $9718.70

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

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.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or Nina Bovair at ext. 23850 to communicate accommodation needs.