ARTH 209 - Course Lecturer - Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 7,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill University invites applications for Course Lecturers to teach ARTH 209 for the winter 2027 term. The course covers ancient art and architecture with emphasis on political power and identity within early cultures.

Applicants should have scholarly training or research experience in ancient Art History and some teaching experience. Schedule is January 5–April 14, 2027, with classes Wednesdays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Previous scholarly training or research experience in ancient Art History.
• Some teaching experience in Art History is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach ARTH 209 Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture for the winter term.
• Prepare a course outline or syllabus and deliver lectures as scheduled.
• Assess student work and participate in course administration as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Art History knowledge

Scholarly research

Job description

McGill University Department of Art History and Communication Studies Winter 2027 – Course Lecturers – Job Posting 2

The Department of Art History and Communication Studies invites applications for Course Lecturers to teach courses during the winter 2027 term.

Please note that Course Lecturers have a new Collective Agreement expiring August 2027, available at: https://mcliu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MCLIU-Collective-Agreement-Dec-4-2024.pdf.

Posting period and application deadline: October 1st to 15th, 2026.

• Job File Requirements for All Candidates: Proposed course outline or sample syllabus; Letter of application.
• For candidates who have previously taught in the Department: Updated Curriculum vitae.
• International applicants (previously taught): Submission of Work Permit is not required unless the Work Permit has expired.
• For new candidates: Curriculum vitae.
• International applicants (new candidates): Copy of your Work Permit.

Explanation of course levels: 200-level courses are introductory surveys of the area. 300-level courses offer intermediate-level explorations of their subject areas. 400-level courses are advanced, intensive seminar explorations of a specialized area or special topics courses, depending on the course number.

Course Details – ARTH 209

Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture (3 credits – CRN 1137)

Salary: $11,824

• Schedule: January 5th to April 14th, 2027. Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:05 p.m.–5:25 p.m.
• Course description: Survey of ancient art and architecture: pre-historic Europe, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Focus is on issues of political power, gender, sexuality, race, the formation of individual and group identities, and the relation between the body and social space.
• Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs): Previous scholarly training or research experience in ancient Art History. Some teaching experience in Art History is an asset.

Hiring Unit: AHCS

Course Title: Introduction to Ancient Art and Architecture

Subject Code: ARTH 209

Location: (not specified)

Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:05 p.m.–5:25 p.m.

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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