Sessional Faculty-Music N-Choral Methods-Fall

Notice of Posting

For Sessional Faculty, the School of the Arts invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the  academic session.

Date of Posting:
As per Mosaic.

Applications should be directed to:
Dr. David Ogborn, Director. Department Contact:
Rose Mannarino, Academic Department Manager –

Course Name(s)/Number(s):
MUSIC 4N03 – Choral Methods

Term:
Fall 2026 (September 8 to December 10, 2026) (Exam Period: December 11 to 23, 2026)

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location:

On Campus

Projected Enrollment: 30

Projected TA Support: N/A

Wage Rate: $9,435.73

Schedule:

Thursday 10:30–12:20 and Tuesday 11:30–12:20.

Choral rehearsal techniques and choral literature for K-12 and community choirs. Includes two lectures and one lab in a single term.

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

• Previous experience teaching at the university level.

Employees may be eligible to receive supplemented fees per Schedule C of the Collective Agreement. Base rate and supplemented fees are applied as per the agreement.

• Cover letter stating intent to apply, including address, phone number, and email address, and emphasizing experience with the taught material.
• Resume listing academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
• For current or former McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).
• Names and contact information of two references.
• All materials submitted in a single PDF file.

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) to communicate accommodation needs.

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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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