The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the FALL 2026 term. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the course
Course Name : SEP 744 - Microbial System Engineering
Term: Fall: September 8 - December 10, 2026
Sections Available: 1
Units per Section: 3
Projected Enrollment: N/A
Projected TA Support: N/A
Wage Rate*: $9,719
Start Time and Duration:
* PLEASE NOTE, SECTION OFFERINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON ENROLLMENT NUMBERS*
Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties
This course covers modern biomanufacturing processes related to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and other relevant bio-based industries that rely on biotechnology solutions. Topics include upstream and downstream bioproducts manufacturing such as gene expression, genetic engineering, production of pharmaceutical proteins, bioprocess considerations in microbial cell cultures, bioreactor design, operating considerations for bioreactors, bioreactor selection and scale-up, and the strategies and techniques used in recovery and purification of products.
Required Qualifications
1. MSc
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior Teaching Experience
2. Relevant Industry Experience
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.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following through the Mosaic Portal by the closing date indicated in Mosaic
1. 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.
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. or 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).
4. Names and contact information of two references
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact Nina Bovair, Employee/Labour Relations Administrator at extension 23850.
