Job ID

76135

Job Title

SESSIONAL FACULTY - MECHENG 4M06 Capstone (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027))

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/05/19

Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

2026/06/01

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

Favorite Job

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

0 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

7

Posting Details

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2025-26 session. This successful candidate will have full responsibility for the course.

Date of Posting: May 22, 2026

Location: Central Campus

Course Name & Code: Mech Eng 4M06 Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Terms: Fall 2026- September 8 – December 10, 2026
Winter 2027- January 4 -April 7, 2027

Start Time and Duration: TBA

Sections Available: 1 Units per Section: 6

Projected Enrollment: 180

Projected TA Support: 1 @ 130 hours

Wage Rate*: $12,958.27 (teaching load is for 4 units)

Job Description

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

This course represents the culminating design experience of the Mechanical Engineering program. Students undertake a substantial, open-ended mechanical engineering project that integrates and applies knowledge and skills developed throughout their undergraduate studies. Each project is completed under the supervision or co-supervision of a faculty member holding an appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, providing students with mentored, industry-relevant experience in managing a complex engineering challenge from concept through to a solution. The Sessional Instructor serves as the Course Coordinator, providing overall administrative and academic oversight of the course. This includes managing student project groups, coordinating and standardizing assessments across all supervised projects, and serving as the primary point of contact for students throughout the course. This courses spans terms 1 &2 and the sessional instructor must be available to support the course for the full year.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in good standing with a Canadian provincial engineering association
• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated breadth and depth of knowledge in core mechanical engineering principles, with particular expertise in engineering design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and support students in one-on-one and small group settings
• Hands-on experience with machine shop equipment, including manual and/or CNC mills, lathes, and additive manufacturing processes
• Experience in industry practice or applied engineering design, with the ability to bridge academic and professional engineering contexts
• Previous teaching or instructional experience at the post-secondary level
• Familiarity with graduate attribute assessment frameworks and/or Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accreditation requirements

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.

How To Apply

Application Procedure

Please submit your application online via Mosaicto the attention of Michelle McKnight, Academic Department Manager and include the following:

1. Cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasize your experience with the material to be taught.

2. Resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.

3. Names and contact information of 3 references.

4. 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. 24003).

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.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. 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 University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Interview Experience

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