SEPT GRAD - SESSIONAL FACULTY - SEP 6DM3 - Data Mining - W27

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University in Hamilton is seeking a Sessional Faculty member to teach SEP 6DM3 - Data Mining for the Winter 2027 term. The posting indicates a limited-term appointment of 3.6 months with a wage rate of $9,719 for a single lecture section.

The position runs Saturdays 1:00-4:00 PM, with one available section and potential TA support noted. Qualified candidates should hold a Masters or PhD and demonstrate teaching experience, with preferred industry background.

Qualifications

• 1. Masters, PhD
• 2. Prior Teaching Experience
• 3. Relevant Industry Experience

Responsibilities

• Classification, association, prediction and clustering of data through the use of machine learning algorithms – from introductory approaches to recent advances.
• Evaluation metrics. Meta learning. Deep Learning.

Education

Masters, PhD

Job description

SEPT GRAD - SESSIONAL FACULTY - SEP 6DM3 - Data Mining - W27

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/14

Job Type

Limited Term (=>6months)

Close Date

2026/10/23

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

ENG SEPT Graduate

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.6 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

10

THERE IS ONE LECTURE SECTION AVAILABLE IN THIS POSTING

Course Name: SEP 6DM3- Data Mining

Term: Winter 2027: JANUARY 4 - APRIL 23, 2027

Sections Available: 1

Projected TA Support: N/A

Wage Rate*: $9,719

Start Time and Duration:

C02 Saturday 1:00-4:00PM

* PLEASE NOTE, SECTION OFFERINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON ENROLLMENT NUMBERS*

Classification, association, prediction and clustering of data through the use of machine learning algorithms – from introductory approaches to recent advances. Evaluation metrics. Meta learning. Deep Learning.

Required Qualifications

1. MASTERS, PhD

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior Teaching Experience

2. Relevant Industry Experience

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities

*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.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands 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, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.