NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 academic session.
Applications to be directed to: Violetta Igneski, Chair, Department of Philosophy
Department Contact: Kristina Vukelic, Academic Department Manager - [email protected]
The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Fall 2026 Session.
Date of Posting: July 1, 2026
Applications to: Please apply through MOSAIC with ONE PDF file. Inquiries are to be directed to Kristina Vukelic at
[email protected] .
Course Name(s)/Number(s): Philosophy 1F03 / Meaning in Life
(Fall 2026): 2269
Terms of Appointment:
Philosophy 1F03 / Meaning in Life
Number of Sections of each Course:
Number of Units for each Course:
Projected Teaching Assistant Support:
Central Campus – in person course offering ITB_137
September 8, 2026 – December 23, 2026
Registrar’s Office Sessional Dates: https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/dates-and-deadlines/
Friday, December 11 – Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
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.
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
An introduction to philosophy through an exploration of the question: What makes life meaningful? Topics may include such themes as happiness, suffering, suicide, faith, love, friendship, work, art, and hope.
Required Qualifications
PhD in hand or near completion and experience teaching at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching similar courses at the university level.
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 in one PDF file by July 18, 2026 via MOSAIC.
- 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 (905-525-9140 Ext. 24003).
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.
