Course Lecturer FDSC 315 (W27)

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Course Lecturer position in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry. The course is FDSC 315: Separation Techniques in Food Analysis, for Winter 2027 (Jan 5–Apr 30, 2027). Lectures are on Fridays in Raymond R4-047 and labs Wednesdays in MSB-031.

Final exams will be graded by the lecturer, who must be available on exam days. English-language instruction is required; prior teaching of this course or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science or Food Microbiology.
• Five years teaching or industry experience.
• In-person and virtual teaching platforms (Zoom/WebEx) familiarity.
• TLS training available for remote teaching.
• Refer to MCLIU Collective Agreement articles 12.01 and 12.03.

Responsibilities

• Teach FDSC 315 Separation Techniques in Food Analysis.
• Grade final exams as part of the contract.
• Be available during scheduled final exam days.
• Attend and supervise lectures and labs as scheduled.

Skills

Teaching exp

Online teaching

English writing

Education

PhD in Food Science/related

Tools

McGill MyCourses LMS

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Course Lecturer Position - Winter Term 2027

Deadline to apply: October 15, 2026

Job Details

Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Course FDSC 315 Separation Techniques in Food Analysis, Winter 2027 Term (January 5-April 30, 2027).

Schedule and Location

Lecture – Raymond R4-047 Friday 8:35 a.m.-11:25 a.m. and Lab – Macdonald-Stewart MSB-031 Wednesday 10:05 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Note: The McGill exam sessions take place over two weeks after the end of classes, and Course Lecturers are expected to be available on the day of a scheduled final exam and are required to grade final exams as part of their contract.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Education: Doctoral degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science or Food Microbiology.
• Experience: Familiarity with the course/have taught the course previously, five years of teaching or industry experience.
• Other qualification requirements: The course is taught in-person Virtual learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) and the McGill MyCourses learning management system.
• Training and assistance on remote teaching is available through Teaching and Learning Services (TLS).
• For general expectations, please refer to Articles 12.01 and 12.03 of the MCLIU Collective Agreement.

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.

Hiring Information

• Hiring Unit: Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
• Course Title: Separation Techniques in Food Analysis
• Subject Code: FDSC 315 001
• Location: RAYMOND R4-047
• Schedule: Friday (8:35-11:25)
• 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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