Course Lecturer FDSC 525 (W27)

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a Course Lecturer for Winter Term 2027 in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry. The appointment covers FDSC 525 Food Quality Assurance (Winter 2027: Jan 5 – Apr 30, 2027) with in-person teaching and grading responsibilities.

Schedule includes Lecture Mon/Wed 8:35–9:55 in Raymond R4-047 and Lab on Wednesdays 1:05–3:55 in R4-045.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science or Food Microbiology.
• Five years of teaching or industry experience or familiarity with the course.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person lectures for FDSC 525 Food Quality Assurance.
• Grade final exams as part of the contract.
• Be available for scheduled final exams after classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course familiarity

Education

Doctoral degree in Food Chemistry/ Food Science/ Food Microbiology

Job description

Course Lecturer Position - Winter Term 2027

Deadline to apply: October 15, 2026.

Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

Course FDSC 525 Food Quality Assurance, Winter 2027 Term (January 5 - April 30, 2027).

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.

Schedule and location:

• Lecture – Raymond R4-047 Monday/Wednesday 8:35 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
• Lab – Raymond R4-045 Wednesday 1:05-3:55 p.m.

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

• This 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.

Hiring Unit

• Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
• Course Title: Food Quality Assurance
• Subject Code: FDSC 525 001
• Location: RAYMOND R4-047
• Schedule: Monday/Wednesday (8:35-9:55)
• Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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