Job ID

74664

Job Title

SEPT GRAD - SESSIONAL FACULTY - SEP 740 - Deep Learning - SS26

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

03/04/2026

Job Type

Limited Term (=>6months)

Close Date

03/17/2026

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

Favorite Job

Department

ENG SEPT Graduate

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.4 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

10

Posting Details

This graduate-level course provides a pathway for students to take the decisive step in leveraging leading-edge artificial intelligence technology to solve many real-world problems, ranging from self-driving cars to AI-drug discovery to recommendation systems. This foundational course first helps students to understand the capabilities, challenges and consequences of deep learning, then helps them gain the knowledge and skills needed to apply deep learning to any problem, finally levels up their technical career.

Course Name: SEP 740 - Deep Learning

**Term:**May 4 - August 14, 2026

**Sections Available:**1

**Units per Section:**3

Wage Rate*:$8,943

**Start Time and Duration:**Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30pm

Required Qualifications

1. Masters or PhD

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior Teaching Experience

2. Relevant Industry Experience

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.istrator at extension 23850.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands 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, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.