Course lecturer - SOCI 254

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks a qualified instructor for SOCI 254 – Development and Underdevelopment for Winter 2026. Ideal candidates are Ph.D. students near completion, with teaching experience and strong communication skills. The position requires authorization to work in Canada and prioritizes equity and diversity in applications. This is an in-person role, and applications must be submitted by October 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Experience as a teaching assistant for SOCI 254 preferred.
• Successful completion of area exam in Development and Social Change within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Teach SOCI 254 – Development and Underdevelopment course.
• Conduct in-person classes on specified dates.
• Engage with diverse student communities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of development theories

Education

Ph.D. students near completion

Job description

Please refer to the instructions on how to apply.

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Winter 2026

Posting period: October 1-15, 2025

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025

Salary: $11 479 / course (including vacation pay).

The Department of Sociology is inviting applications to teach courses in Winter 2026. Please complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should contain the following information:

• Area examinations completed along with date of completion
• Previous TA or course lecturer experience for the course(s) for which you are applying

Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity.

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.

Course Information

SOCI 254 – Development and Underdevelopment. Competing theories about the causes of underdevelopment in the poor countries. Topics include the impact of geography, the population explosion, culture and national character, economic and sexual inequalities, democracy and dictatorship. Western imperialism and multi-national corporations, reliance on the market, and development through local participation, cooperation, and appropriate technology.

January 5 – April 14, 2026: Tuesday & Thursday (11:35 am – 12:55 pm) Location: Leacock 219

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education: Priority will be given to Ph.D. students near the completion of their degree.

Experience: Successful completion of area exam in Development and Social Change within the last five years and/or prior experience as a teaching assistant for SOCI 254.

This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.

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.