Course Lecturer – POLI 345-001 – Winter 2026

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Alberta is seeking a Course Lecturer for POLI 345-001 International Organizations for Winter 2026. Candidates should have a PhD degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program in Political Science or a related field and demonstrate effective teaching ability. The course covers global governance and emphasizes the United Nations system. The position requires authorization to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD degree or enrolled in a doctoral program in Political Science or a related discipline.
• Evidence of effective teaching ability in a similar course.
• Specialization must align closely with the course content.

Responsibilities

• Teach POLI 345-001 International Organizations course.
• Engage students in the politics and processes of global governance.

Skills

Effective teaching ability

Specialization in Political Science

Experience as a teaching assistant

Education

PhD degree or enrolled in a doctoral program

Job description

The Department of Political Science at McGill University is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2026.

The course is POLI 345-001 International Organizations (3 Credits), which covers the politics and processes of global governance in the 21st century, with a special emphasis on the United Nations system.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• A completed PhD degree or enrolled in a doctoral program in Political Science or a discipline related to the course;
• Provide evidence of effective teaching ability as a result of having successfully taught a similar course;
• The candidate's area of specialization must be as close as possible to that of the course being offered;
• Experience as a teaching assistant for a course is an asset.

The course will be held on Wednesday and Friday from 04:05 pm-05:25 pm, January 5, 2026 – April 14, 2026, at location ENGMC 304.

The salary for the course is $11,479.

Important Notes:

• 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.

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.

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

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025