Course Lecturer – POLI 357-001 – Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Winter 2027 Course Lecturer position in the Department of Political Science. The course is POLI 357-001: Politics: Contemporary Europe, 3 credits, CAP 80, taught thematically with ENGMD 279 as location.

Salary is $11,824 per course and the schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays 02:35 pm–03:55 pm, Jan 5, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027. Qualifications include a completed PhD or enrollment in doctoral studies in Political Science or related field, proven teaching

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Political Science or related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching ability from a similar course.
• Area of specialization closely aligned with POLI 357-001.

Responsibilities

• Teach Winter 2027 POLI 357-001: Politics: Contemporary Europe.
• Prepare and deliver course content and assessments as needed.
• Participate in course-related activities and scheduling at ENGMD 279.

Skills

Teaching ability

Course preparation

Communication skills

Education

PhD or doctoral candidate in Political Science or related discipline

Job description

Department of Political Science Faculty of Arts McGill University Winter 2027 Course Lecturer Position Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026 The Department of Political Science is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2027. Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.

POLI 357-001 Politics: Contemporary Europe (3 Credits - CAP 80) An examination of political institutions and processes in today's Europe, concentrating on the member-states of the European Union and on the Union itself. The course is organized thematically rather than on a country-by-country basis.

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

Schedule & Salary

• Monday and Wednesday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm, January 5, 2027 – April 14, 2027
• Location: ENGMD 279
• Salary: $11,824 per course

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.

Hiring Unit: Department of Political Science Course Title: Politics: Contemporary Europe Subject Code: POLI 357 001 Location: ENGMD 279 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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.

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