Faculty Lecturer

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a full-time Faculty Lecturer (Contract Academic Staff) in Chinese Language. The position runs from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with renewal possible after performance review.

The appointee will design and teach Chinese language courses, advance curricular innovation, and contribute to departmental and university service activities in a supportive, equity-focused environment.

Qualifications

• MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, Chinese literature, second language education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Chinese at the college or university level.
• Native or near-native fluency in Chinese and excellent command of English; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach Chinese language courses across all levels.
• Engage in pedagogical and curricular innovation in line with the needs of the Department and the University.
• Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Skills

Chinese fluency

English proficiency

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Education

MA in linguistics or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of East Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, McGill University invites applications for a full-time position of Faculty Lecturer (Contract Academic Staff) in Chinese Language beginning 1 August 2027 and ending 31 July 2030. The appointment may be renewed subject to performance review in the final year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and teach Chinese language courses across all levels.
• Engage in pedagogical and curricular innovation in line with the needs of the Department and the University.
• Contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, Chinese literature, second language education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Chinese at the college or university level.
• Native or near-native fluency in Chinese and excellent command of English; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Application Requirements

• Submission of a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy is required at the time of application.
• Short-listed applicants will be invited to submit three reference letters and a teaching portfolio that demonstrates teaching effectiveness (course evaluations from the past five years, sample syllabi, materials related to in-class activities, extracurricular initiatives, and other similar evidence).

Salary and Working Conditions

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is full-time on a contract basis.

Additional Information

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 within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

McGill further recognises and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path, as this information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Deadline

The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 November 2026.

Contact

Further inquiries should be addressed to Professor Guojun Wang, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of East Asian Studies, at [e-mail].