Course Lecturer HIST 211

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks an instructor to teach HIST 211 American History to 1865. The ideal candidate must hold a PhD or be ABD in US history, with teaching experience preferred. Classes will be conducted in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:05 to 5:25 pm. The application deadline is October 15, 2025, and preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in related coursework at university level preferred.
• Experience teaching large survey course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach HIST 211 American History to 1865 in-person.
• Conduct classes on Monday and Wednesday from 4:05 pm to 5:25 pm.

Education

PHD or ABD in US history

Job description

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Posting period: October 1 to 15, 2025

Deadline to apply: October 15, 2025

Salary: $11 479 course (including vacation pay).

The Department of History and Classical Studies is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2026. Please complete the online application form and upload required documents. 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 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.

Course Information

HIST 211 American History to 1865

Introduction to the history of colonial North America and the United States up to the Civil War, in their Atlantic context.

January 5 to April 14, 2026: Monday and Wednesday, 4:05 pm – 5:25 pm

Leacock building room 219

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: PHD or ABD in US history required; expertise in colonial or pre-Civil War era preferred.

Experience: Teaching experience in related coursework at university level preferred; experience teaching large survey course preferred.

This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.

Hiring Unit and Course Details

Hiring Unit: Department of History and Classical Studies

Course Title: American History to 1865

Subject Code: HIST 211 001

Location: LEA 219

Schedule: M/W 4:05-5:25

Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-15

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] .