Winter 2027 - MEDIAART 3MU3: Musics, Technologies and Audio Cultures

McMaster University -
Hamilton, ON

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Détails du poste

Temporaire
9 435,73 $ par an
Il y a 13 jours

Profil recherché

Doctorat
Expérience en classe
Communication
Art
Compétences en communication
Enseignement

Description complète du poste

Job ID

76617

Job Title

Winter 2027 - MEDIAART 3MU3: Musics, Technologies and Audio Cultures

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/06/16

Job Type

Contractually Limited <12

Close Date

2026/06/30

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

HUM Comm Studies Media Arts

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job Code

001095

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

Hours per Week

Posting Details

JOB OPENING ID: 76617

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty

Department of Communication Studies & Media Arts invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the 2026-27 session.

Applications addressed to:
Dr. Christina Baade, Chair

Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts

1280 Main Street West, TSH 330

Hamilton, ON L8S 4M2

Course Name/Number: MEDIAART 3MU3 - Musics, Technologies and Audio Cultures

Projected Enrollment: 50

Number of Sections Available: 1

Projected TA Support: 0

Wage Rate: $ 9,435.73 as per schedule A of the current Collective Agreement.

Number of Units per Section: 3

Term: 2271 (Winter 2027) January 4 – April 7, 2027

Start Time/Duration: Tuesday, 11:30am-12:20pm; Thursday, 10:30am-12:20pm

Location: Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 109

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

What effects have broadcasting, mechanical and digital reproduction technologies had upon our experience of music? What are the differences between live performances, broadcasting and audio objects? This course addresses these questions by examining diverse musical and sound art genres as reflected in readings, sound recordings, videos and live performances.
Three lectures; one term

Required Qualifications
Professional and educational background in the field, plus experience in classroom teaching. Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion of a PhD in Communication Studies or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience in communication or media studies/arts is preferred.

How To Apply

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted online. Job postings can be accessed directly through Mosaic (if you have an active Mac ID), or via the HR website: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/work-at-mcmaster/ .

Please include the following in your application, attached in one (1) PDF. We ask that you do not submit additional materials; they will not be considered by the committee.

A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address). The cover letter should also briefly address:

Your academic teaching experience,
How you will approach the design and teaching of this course (subject matter),
How you engage with equity and inclusion in your course design and classroom teaching,
How you approach access, accessibility and universal design in your course design and classroom teaching, and
Any research, media arts and/or professional experience related to this course.

A curriculum vitae listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.

For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, please provide 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, which may be contacted, but only for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.

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.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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