Course Lecturer ANTH 318: Globalization and Religion

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications to teach ANTH 318 – Globalization and Religion for winter 2027. The course runs Tue/Thu 2:35–3:55 in Stewart Biology Building, in-person. Priority to applicants with an MA, PhD near completion, and background in anthropology of religion.

Deadline to apply: 2026-10-15. Canadians and permanent residents prioritized; English-language instruction required. Salary is paid per course, with equity and inclusion emphasized by the university.

Qualifications

• MA required; Priority to holders of PhDs with specialization, or near completion.
• Experience in anthropology of religion and field research preferred.
• In-person course instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Teach ANTH 318 Globalization and Religion in winter 2027.
• Deliver in-person instruction Tue/Thu 2:35–3:55 in Stewart Biology Building.
• Prepare and assess student work; engage diverse learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Field research

Education

MA required; PhD near completion

Job description

Posting period: October 1-15, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026 Salary: $11 824 / course (including vacation pay). The Department of Anthropology is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2027.

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.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized 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.

ANTH 318 –Globalization and Religion

The interactions between religion and the economic, social and cultural transformations of globalization: relations between globalization and contemporary religious practice, meaning, and influence at personal and collective levels.

January 5- April 14, 2027: Tues/Thurs (2:35 – 3:55) Stewart Biology Building room S1/3

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Education: MA required; Priority to holders of PhDs 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 courses in anthropology of religion. This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.

Hiring Unit: Department of Anthropology Course Title: Globalization and Religion Subject Code: ANTH 318 001 Location: Stewart Biology Building room S1/3 Schedule: Tues/Thurs 2:35-3:55 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points.

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].

For any questions, please contact [e-mail].

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