SESSIONAL FACULTY - CHEM 4EC3/6EC3 W27

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemented Fees

Job summary

McMaster University in Hamilton is inviting applications for a part-time teaching appointment in Chemical Engineering for the 2026-27 session to deliver ChemEng 4EC3/6EC3 – Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering. The course runs January 4, 2027 to April 22, 2027, with Wednesday 2:30–5:20 PM lectures at Central Campus and a wage rate of CAD 9,718.70 for the term.

Applicants should hold a degree in chemical engineering, have taken the course previously at McMaster, possess strong

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a university degree in chemical engineering with solid background in electrochemistry topics.
• Candidates must have previously taken this course at McMaster University and have experience with problem-based learning.
• Strong communication skills are essential; university teaching experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach ChemEng 4EC3/6EC3 – Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering.
• Deliver lectures and assess student work; participate in course administration.
• Maintain up-to-date course materials and support student learning during the term.

Skills

Problem-based learning

Strong communication

University teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-27 session.

Date of Posting November 5, 2026-November 19, 2026

Applications to Kristina Trollip, Academic Department Manager, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7; email: [e-mail]

Course Name(s)/Number(s): ChemEng 4EC3/6EC3 – Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering

Term: 2-Monday, January 4, 2027, to Saturday, April 22, 2027

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location : Central Campus

Projected TA Support: 3

Wage Rate*: $9718.70

Start time and Duration: Wednesdays 2:30-5:20 PM

Course Description:

Fundamental concepts of electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, and electrochemical technologies, with a particular focus on sustainable energy conversion and storage applications. The course will cover current and emerging areas of application for electrochemical technologies, electrochemical reaction kinetics, reactor design, thermodynamics, and mass transport.

Required Qualifications:

Applicantsshould hold a university degree in chemical engineering and must have solid background in and thorough understanding of the course topics listed above. Applicants must have taken this course previously at McMaster University and experience with problem-based earning. Strong communication skills are essential, and previous university teaching experience is highly desirable.

*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.

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.

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.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. 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 University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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.