SEPT GRAD - SESSIONAL FACULTY - SEP 762 - Introduction to Railway Engineering - W27

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

Job summary

McMaster University seeks an experienced instructor for SEP 762 - Introduction to Railway Engineering in Winter 2027. The position is part-time and based on Central Campus, Hamilton, Ontario.

The course runs January 4 – April 23, 2027, with a limited-term appointment for 3.6 months. Applicants should hold a Masters or PhD in Engineering (Controls/Robotics/Automation) and have teaching or industry experience.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Engineering in Controls, Robotics or Automation (or Equivalent).
• Prior Teaching Experience.
• Relevant Industry Experience.

Skills

Masters/PhD Eng

Education

Masters/PhD Eng in Controls/Robotics/Automation

Job description

SEPT GRAD - SESSIONAL FACULTY - SEP 762 - Introduction to Railway Engineering - W27

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Type

Limited Term (=>6months)

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/14

Close Date

2026/10/23

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

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

Course Name

SEP 762 - Introduction to Railway Engineering

Term

Winter 2027; January 4 - April 23, 2027

Sections Available

1

Wage Rate*

$9719

Start Time and Duration

Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Required Qualifications

• Masters or PhD of Engineering in Controls, Robotics or Automation (or Equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Teaching Experience
• 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.