Job ID

74727

Job Title

Sessional Faculty - Math 2LA3 Summer 2026

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

03/12/2026

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

03/25/2026

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

Mathematics and Statistics

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

1.5 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

20

Job Description

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Summer 2026 Term.

Course Name/Number: Math 2LA3 - Applications of Linear Algebra

Term: Summer Term, June 29 - August 14, 2026

**Number of Section(s) Available:**1 section

**Number of Units per Section:**3 units

**Location:**Central campus

**Projected Enrollment:**76

**Projected TA Support:**TBD

**Class Times:**Monday and Wednesday 2:30-5:20pm

**Examination Period:**To be arranged by instructor during class time

Wage Rate*: As per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Faculty rate is $8922.68 for 3 units.

Course Description: This course focuses on applications of linear algebra. Topics include linear programming, applications of matrix decomposition theorems, examples from data science, singular value decomposition and applications to compression.

Required Qualifications: MSc and/or PhD in Mathematics or related field and classroom experience with the curriculum. Selection will be based on seniority, academic qualifications, communication skills, teaching competence, ability to perform the various duties of the Appointment, and previous academic employment experience (these criteria are not listed in order of priority).

-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.

Pay Transparency Statement

The starting salary will not be less than $17,845.36 per 6 units, or $8,922.68 per 3 units.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online and include:

• 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 resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.

• Names and contact information of two references

• For 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)

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• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

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