Sessional Faculty-Music Cr-Foundations of Music -FALL

Job Title and Details

SESSIONAL FACULTY-MUSIC 1CR3-Foundations of Music I-FALL 2026

Job Type:
Temporary

Location:

Central Campus

Open Date: 2026/07/02

Close Date: 2026/07/20

Contract Duration: 3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings: 1

Job Code: 001095

Introduction to foundations of music, including principles of written musical notation, and aural identification of musical structures (such as rhythms, and diatonic intervals, melodies, and harmonies). This course is not intended for students with significant theory or ear training background.
Three lectures; one term

• Professional and educational background in the field; DMA or PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional experience.
• A commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching practice.

• Previous experience teaching at the university level.

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 2

SLGBTQ+.

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.

MC 1CR3 – Foundations of Music I is offered in the 2026‑2027 academic session (Fall 2026: September 8 to December 10, 2026, Exam Period: December 11 to 23, 2026) with one term, one section, and 3 units per section. The schedule is Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm and Monday from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm (time(s) and location(s) are subject to change according to timetable updates).

This position is scheduled to pay $9,435.73 (as per current rate in schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement).