Course lecturer - ANTH 308

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Anthropology invites applications to teach ANTH 308 – Political Anthropology 01 in Winter 2027 at McGill’s Rutherford Physics Building, Montreal. The course runs Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:05–5:25 pm, with an emphasis on local-level politics in non-industrial societies.

Salary is paid per course. Applicants should hold an MA (PhD preferred or near completion) with relevant field research and teaching experience in political anthropology.

Qualifications

• MA required; PhD preferred or near completion.
• Field research background in anthropology.
• Experience teaching political anthropology.

Responsibilities

• Teach ANTH 308 – Political Anthropology 01 during Winter 2027.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and assessments for the course.
• Coordinate with the Department of Anthropology and other faculty as needed.

Skills

Field research experience

Teaching experience

Education

MA required

PhD preferred or near completion

Job description

Job Overview

The Department of Anthropology is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2027.

Course Details

ANTH 308 – Political Anthropology 01 The study of political systems and political processes. Conflict and its resolution. The emphasis of the course will be on local-level politics and non-industrial societies.

Schedule and Location

January 5 - April 14, 2027: Wednesday & Friday (4:05 - 5:25 pm) Rutherford Physics Building room 118

Hiring Unit & Course Title

Department of Anthropology Course Title: Political Anthropology 01 Subject Code: ANTH 308 001 Location: Rutherford Physics Building 118 Schedule: Wednesday & Friday (4:05 - 5:25 pm)

Posting Period

Winter 2027 Posting period: October 1 - 15, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026

Salary

Salary: $11 824 / course (including vacation pay).

Qualification Requirements

• Education: MA required; Priority to holders of Ph.Ds with specialization in relevant areas, or near completion of degree.
• Experience: Priority will be given to candidates with relevant field research background and experience in teaching political anthropology.

Employment Conditions

Authorize to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Equity & Diversity

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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].