SESSIONAL FACULTY - French 2BB3

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University invites applications for a Winter 2027 teaching position in the Department of French. The appointment covers French 2BB3-C01 – French Language Practice II: Upper Intermediate, conducted in person at Central Campus.

The successful candidate must have university-level teaching experience and a PhD in a relevant field, with preferred progress toward PhD and further university teaching experience. Term 2 dates and CUPE pay are specified in the posting.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have experience teaching similar courses at the University level and a PhD in a relevant field.
• PhD degree or near completion and experience teaching at a university level.

Skills

University teaching experience

Course design

Education

PhD in a relevant field

PhD near completion

Job description

The Department of French invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2027 session.

Date of Posting: October 21st, 2026

Course Name(s)/Number(s): French 2BB3-C01- French Language Practice II: Upper Intermediate

Term 2 (2271):

Terms of Appointment:

Course:

Course: French 2BB3-C01 – French Language Practice II: Upper Int.

Number of Sections of each Course:

One

Number of Units for each Course:

Three

90

Projected Teaching Assistant Support:

N/A

Location:

Central Campus – in person course offering

Academic Term(s):

Term 2 – Monday, January 4 th , 2027, to Wednesday, April 7 th , 2027 (HSC 1A6)

Course Day(s):

Course Hours:

Wednesday 11:30am to 12:20pm, Friday 10:30am to 11:20am

Examination Period:

April 9 th to April 22 nd 2027

Mid-term recess

February 15 th to February 21 st , 2027

Wages:

$ 9,435.73

Wage Rate*: As per schedule "A" of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Faculty rate is $9,435.73 for 3 units. Applicants must include information regarding current and/or aggregate seniority as defined in Article 20.

Continuation of FRENCH 2B03. Oral and written production and comprehension (level B2 of the CEFRL).

Required Qualifications

The successful applicant must have experience teaching similar courses at the University level and a PhD in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree or near completion and experience teaching at a university level.

*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.

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.

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