NOTICE OF POSTING
For Sessional Faculty
The School of the Arts invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-2027 academic session.
Date of Posting: As per Mosaic
Applications to be directed to: Dr. David Ogborn, Director
Department Contact: Rose Mannarino, Academic Department Manager - [email protected]
Course Name(s)/Number(s): MUSIC 4FG3 - Composition for Film, Games and Media
Term: Fall 2026 (September 8 to December 10, 2026) (Exam Period: December 11 to 23, 2026)
Number of Section(s) Available: 1
Number of Units per Section: 3
Location: On Campus
Projected Enrollment: 25
Projected TA Support: N/A
Wage Rate: $9,435.73 (as per current rate in schedule “A” of the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 2 Collective Agreement)
Schedule: Wednesday from 8:30 am to 11:20 am
Time(s) and location(s) are subject to change according to timetable updates.
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
An introduction to composing and producing music for feature films, television, and video games. Students are introduced to a variety of film scores and recordings, compositional and artistic considerations, and learn to synchronize music with visual media through the use of computer software, and library-based sounds.
Required Qualifications:
Professional and educational background in the field; DMA or PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional experience; a commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching at the university level.
*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.
Applications should be submitted by the closing date in one (1) PDF file by applying online via the McMaster Academic Careers website. https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/
We ask that you do not submit additional materials; they will not be considered by the committee.
Please submit the following by the closing date:
- 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. Reference letters are not required.
- Please send all materials in one (1) PDF document.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs.
