Course Lecturer – POLI 379-001 – Winter 2026

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is inviting applications for a course lecturer position for Winter 2026. The role involves teaching Urban Politics with a strong emphasis on effective teaching abilities and relevant qualifications. Candidates must possess a PhD or be enrolled in a doctoral program. The university values equity and diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• A completed PhD or enrollment in a doctoral program required.
• Evidence of effective teaching from previous similar courses.
• Specialization must closely match the course offered.

Responsibilities

• Teach POLI 379-001 Topic: Urban Politics (3 Credits).
• Conduct classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 02:35 pm-03:55 pm.
• Prepare course materials and assessments.

Skills

Effective teaching ability

Specialization in Political Science

Experience as a teaching assistant

Education

PhD in Political Science or related discipline

Job description

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

Winter 2026 Course Lecturer Position
Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025

Course Details:
POLI 379-001 Topic: Urban Politics (3 Credits - CAP 80)
This course will cover the study of urban politics in Canada and possibly abroad.

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.

Course Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm, January 5, 2026 – April 14, 2026.
Location: BURN 1B23.

Salary:
$11,479 per course.

How to Apply:
Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.

Important Notes:
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.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity
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.