Course Lecturer – PHIL 334-001 – Winter 2026

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

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a course lecturer for a winter 2026 position in the Department of Philosophy to teach 'Ethical Theory'. Applicants should have a PhD or be enrolled in a PhD program in Philosophy, alongside proven teaching experience. The position offers a salary of $11,479 per course. Interested candidates must apply by November 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Completed a PhD degree or enrolled in a doctoral program in Philosophy.
• Evidence of highly effective teaching ability.
• Research competence in major problems of philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach 'Ethical Theory' course at the Department of Philosophy.
• Prepare and deliver course material.
• Engage with students and assess their learning.

Skills

Effective teaching ability

Research specialization in philosophy

Communication in English

Education

PhD degree or enrollment in a doctoral program in Philosophy

Job description

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Position Summary

Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, McGill University. Winter 2026 Supplemental Course Lecturer Position. Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2025. The Department of Philosophy is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2026. Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.

Course Details

PHIL 334-001 Ethical Theory (3 Credits - CAP 85)

A course focusing on central questions in ethical theory such as the nature of the good and the right and the factors which determine moral rightness and wrongness.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 1:05 pm–2:25 pm, January 5, 2026 – April 14, 2026. Location: RPHYS 118.

Salary: $11,479 per course.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a PhD degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program in Philosophy.
• Applicants must provide evidence of highly effective teaching ability as a result of having successfully taught or worked as a teaching assistant in a similar course.
• Applicants must have research specialization or competence into some of the major problems of philosophy. This may be demonstrated in one of the following ways: (i) refereed publications and/or conference presentations in the sub‑field; (ii) thesis level research on one or more topics in the sub‑field; (iii) prior experience successfully teaching this or a closely related course in the sub‑field; or (iv) minimally, at least two graduate‑level courses on topics in the sub‑field.

Additional Information

For any questions, please contact Judy Dear, Area Manager, Human Resources & Operations.

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

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].