Course Lecturer - Hormones and Behaviour (PSYC 342)

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Psychology invites an instructor to teach Hormones and Behaviour (PSYC 342) for the Winter 2027 term. The course combines formal lectures with classroom discussions and student presentations.

The successful applicant will supervise Teaching Assistants, assess assignments and projects, and maintain high standards of academic integrity. English communication is required; work in Quebec is expected. Location on campus, course scheduled Friday mornings.

Qualifications

• Training and expertise in hormone systems and their influences on human behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver formal lectures on the topic of Hormones and Behaviour.
• Organize and facilitate classroom discussions and student presentations.
• Supervise and support Teaching Assistants assigned to the course.
• Assess student work, including assignments, presentations, and research project reports.

Skills

Hormone systems

Human behaviour

Lecture delivery

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology is seeking a qualified instructor to teach Hormones and Behaviour (PSYC 342) during the Winter 2027 term.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver formal lectures on the topic of Hormones and Behaviour.
• Organize and facilitate classroom discussions and student presentations.
• Supervise and support Teaching Assistants assigned to the course.
• Assess student work, including assignments, presentations, and research project reports.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Training and expertise in hormone systems and their influences on human behaviour.

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.

Position Details

Hiring Unit: Department of Psychology
Course Title: Hormones and Behaviour
Subject Code: PSYC 001
Location: MCMED 522
Schedule: Friday 8:35am - 11:25am
Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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