NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 session.
Date of Posting: Wednesday June 3, 2026 to Wednesday June 17, 2026
Department Contact: Dr. Krista Howarth, Associate Chair Undergraduate Studies ([email protected])
Course Name(s)/Number(s): KINESIOL 4RR6A/B & KINESIOL 4RR9A/B: Undergraduate Thesis
Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Number of Section(s) Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
Location (on/off campus): McMaster Central Campus (in-person)
Projected Enrollment: 50
Projected TA Support: 130 hours
Start Time and Duration: Schedule TBD
Wage Rate: $9,435.73 (See Schedule “A” of current CUPE 3906 Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties:
Students take part in an independent project involving a research topic under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. The project involves developing a research proposal, a literature review, design of methodology, data collection and analysis, a research report appropriate to the sub-discipline, and an oral presentation. The instructor will be responsible for liaising with all thesis supervisors associated with the course, delivery of in-person lectures, and will be expected to follow the current assessment structure used for the course.
Required Qualifications:
PhD. in Kinesiology (preferred) or related discipline with thesis based experiential education experience. Successful candidate will be responsible for developing course content, however the current course instructor will make available all course materials (e.g., lecture notes, presentation slides, etc.) should the candidate wish to refer to them.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience coordinating and/or teaching a research based experiential education course.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the land protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. 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 diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons.
- Supplemented Fees- 15.02 In addition to the wages as set out in Article 15.01 and Schedule A of the Collective Agreement, the employee shall be eligible to receive supplemented fees as set out in this Article and Schedule B. 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 by Wednesday June 17, 2026:
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).
