Course Lecturer GSFS 306 Queer Theory

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 6,800; Part time

Job summary

McGill University solicits applications for the course GSFS 306 Queer Theory taught by the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. The position requires a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and university teaching experience, with preference for those who have previously served as a teaching assistant.

The course runs Mondays 2:35 pm-5:25 pm from January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027 at Burn 1B36. Deadline to apply is November 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) or higher.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience as teaching assistant an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach GSFS 306 Queer Theory.
• Deliver lectures and lead discussions on queer theory and related bodies of theory.
• Schedule and assess student work as per course requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

English communication

Education

Master’s degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies
Faculty of Arts
McGill University

Deadline to apply: November 7, 2026

Salary: $5,912 for half the course

Credits for Course: 3

The posting is for the portion of a course, the priority points will be prorated to the portion of the course the CL will teach.

Please complete the application form and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Teaching evaluations and or a brief course outline are optional.

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

GSFS 306 Queer Theory

Examines the emergence of queer theory in the context of major social movements and key bodies of theory such as women of color feminisms, poststructuralism, performativity, affect and psychoanalysis. Engages with contemporary queer critiques such as queer of colour, transnational, and Indigenous perspectives.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (PhD preferred);
• Teaching experience in related courses at the university level preferred;
• Experience as a teaching assistant for a course is an asset.

Schedule: Mondays at 02:35 pm-05:25 pm, January 5, 2027 – April 14, 2027

Course Lecturer will teach the class from February 23 to April 14.

Location: BURN 1B36

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.

Hiring Unit:

Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies

Course Title:

Queer Theory

Subject Code:

GSFS 306 001

Location:

BURN 1B36

Schedule:

M 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-07

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].