The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the FALL 2026 term. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the course
Course Name : SEP 765 - Current Good Biomanufacturing Practice Operations
Term: Fall: September 8 - December 10, 2026
Sections Available: 1
Units per Section: 3
Projected Enrollment: N/A
Projected TA Support: N/A
Wage Rate*: $9,719
Start Time and Duration:
* PLEASE NOTE, SECTION OFFERINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON ENROLLMENT NUMBERS*
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
This course focuses on the processing steps used for the manufacture of biological products. Also provides application of microbial fermentation techniques at production scale and evaluation of the inherent issues resulting from the integration of microbial fermentation unit operations, scaleup/production, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance. Therapeutic proteins are among the biggest selling biological products and are typically produced by genetically engineered cells and cell free protein synthesis. Processes to produce, recover, purify, and formulate these therapeutic proteins require numerous and complex steps. Students will learn about the recovery and purification of biological products such as monoclonal antibodies, proteins, and gene therapy vectors.
Required Qualifications
1. Relevant Industry Experience
2. MSc
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior Teaching Experience
2. Ph.D
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University especially encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities
- 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.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following through the Mosaic Portal by the closing date indicated in Mosaic
1. 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.
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. or current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, 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 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24056).
4. Names and contact information of two references
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Nina Bovair, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.
