SESSIONAL FACULTY

The Department of Economics invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Winter 2027 session.

Applications to: Please submit your application online through MOSAIC, www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/ , to the attention of Dr.

Marc-André Letendre, Chair, department of Economics

Number of Section(s) Available: 1 section

Number of Units per Section: 3 units

Location (on/off campus ): Blended Learning (In-Person, on campus/Online)

Class Times: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Projected TA Support: 6-7 Examination Period: April 9 – 22, 2027

Wage Rate* As per schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Faculty rates are $9,435.73 for 3 units.

An introduction to the method and theory of macroeconomics, and their application to the analysis of contemporary economic problems.

Recent course outlines are available in the Course Archive .

Macroeconomics, Fifth Canadian Edition (2026) by Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien, Jason Childs and Apostolos Serletis .

Pearson Education Canada.

Macroeconomics, Canadian Edition

The successful applicant will have previous experience teaching this course or similar courses at the university level.

A Ph.D. in Economics is required, but applicants with an M.A. in Economics (or equivalent) with demonstrable teaching ability will also be considered.

Since this is a blended course where part of the course material is delivered asynchronously,experience teaching both in person and asynchronously is an asset.

The successful applicant will be required to prepare their own set of asynchronous lectures.

Multiple sections of the course will be offered, requiring coordination of course coverage and test and exam content.

*Supplemented Fees- 15.02 The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule B 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.

Please submit the following in one PDF :

• 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.
• 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).
• Names and contact information of two references.

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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+.

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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.