SESSIONAL FACULTY - ARTSSCI 1BB3

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 9,400 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University invites applications for a Winter 2027 teaching position in the Arts & Science Program for ARTSSCI 1BB3 / Argumentation. The course runs Jan–Apr 2027 on Central Campus with 1 section and 3 units. A Ph.D.

in Philosophy or cognate discipline is required, with evidence of undergraduate teaching and an interdisciplinary research focus. The successful candidate should demonstrate an inquiry-based, student-centered teaching approach, create an equitable and inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or cognate discipline and evidence of university teaching.
• Familiarity with inquiry-style teaching used in the Arts & Science Program.
• Ability to demonstrate equitable, inclusive educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach ARTSSCI 1BB3 / Argumentation at undergraduate level.
• Deliver instruction with an interdisciplinary, student-centred approach.
• Assess student work and contribute to course development and evaluation.

Skills

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Interdisciplinary teaching

Equity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy or cognate discipline

Job description

The Arts & Science Program invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-27 session.

Department Contact: Shelley Anderson, Academic Program Administrator,
Arts & Science Program
Course Name/Number: ARTSSCI 1BB3 / Argumentation
Term: Winter 2027 (Jan. 2027 – Apr. 2027)
Number of Section(s) Available: 1 section
Number of Units per Section: 3 units
Location (on/off campus): Central Campus
Projected Enrollment: 77
Projected TA Support: 1 @ 130 hours each
Start time and Duration: 3 hours; schedule Tue. 8:30-10:20am and Thu. 8:30-9:30am
Wage Rate*:$9,435.73 as per Schedule A of the CUPE, Local 3906,
Unit 2 Collective Agreement

Course Description

This course provides students with some of the conceptual tools needed to recognize, understand, evaluate, formulate, and attack arguments. Students will have the opportunity to develop such skills in their oral and written work.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have (or be near completion of) aPh.D. in Philosophy or a cognate discipline/interdisciplinary field. They will have familiarity with the inquiry-style of teaching commonly used in the Arts & Science Program, and will be able to provide evidence of successful university teaching at the undergraduate level, including prior experience with similar interdisciplinary, student-centred teaching approaches. They will have an in-depth grasp of subject matter and scholarship relevant to the course (with preference given to candidates with a successful record of teaching such material), an active program of interdisciplinary research and/or practice of relevance to the course focus, and experience working effectively` in interdisciplinary contexts. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate their capacity to create an equitable, inclusive, and just educational 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).