Sessional Faculty Ibh Bd

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty.

Integrated Business and Humanities Program invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Fall 2026 session.

Date of Posting:
July 6, 2026.

Applications to: Please submit application via MOSAIC. For inquiries, please email Antoinette Somo at

Course Name(s)/Number(s): IBH 3BD3 (C01) - Interpersonal Communication.

Term 1 (2269): Fall 2026.

Course: IBH 3BD3 (C01) - Interpersonal Communication.

Number of Sections:
One.

Number of Units:
Three.

Projected Enrolment: 55.

Projected Teaching Assistant Support: TBD.

Location:

Central Campus, ITB 139.

Academic Term(s):
Term 1 – Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, to Thursday, December 10th, 2026.

Course Days:
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM to 6:20 PM, and Fridays, 4:30 PM to 5:20 PM.

Examination Period:
December 11th, 2026, to December 23rd, 2026.

Supervisor:
Dr. Brent McKnight / Dr. Wendy D’Angelo.

Mid-term recess:
October 12th, 2026, to October 18th, 2026.

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.

This course offers an introduction to contemporary interpersonal communication theories and research. Topics include: small group communication, persuasive communication, argumentation strategies, conflict resolution, and computer mediated, intercultural, international and political communication.

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.

* 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.

Please submit the following in one PDF file by DATE:
July 20, 2026.

• A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be taught.
• A curriculum vitae listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
• Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). Questions may be directed to CUPE 3906  Ext. 24003).

If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.

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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+.

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Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre
  -HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office 07, or
• School of Graduate Studies 79.

to communicate accommodation needs.