LAWG 530 - LAW - Winter 2027

McGill University; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for an instructor to lead the Tax Litigation Seminar (LAWG 530) for Winter 2027. The course focuses on tax disputes, audits, settlements, and judicial review, with guest experts contributing periodically.

The instructor will guide oral and written advocacy and oversee student work in a bilingual setting. The position requires a first degree in law and several years of significant practice in tax law, plus experience teaching law students in

Qualifications

• First degree in law required.
• Several years of significant practice or professional experience in tax law.
• Experience teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the tax litigation seminar.
• Incorporate guest speakers with expertise in tax practice.
• Teach and mentor students in bilingual setting.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

First degree in Law

Job description

Hiring Unit: Faculty of Law

Course Number: LAWG 530

Course Title: Specialized Topics in Law 11 - Tax Litigation Seminar

Course Credits: 3

1 Instructor

Term: Winter 2027

Course Schedule: Wednesday 1435-1725 (Student Affairs Office will contact you if there is a change to the date/time)

Location: Chancellor Day Hall

The focus of this year’s seminar is tax disputes and tax litigation. It will examine a range of topics: the nature of the tax system, audits and assessments, rights of administrative contestation, settlements, collection and judicial appeals and judicial review. The role of oral and written advocacy skills will be examined. Contributors having particular expertise in this area of tax practice will “guest” on a periodic basis.

Please note that this course will be allocated to a member using an exemption as per article 15.03.03 of the MCLIU collective agreement.

TQR: At a minimum, a first degree in law. Several years of significant practice or professional experience, in the relevant area; Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

This posting will be taken down at 12:00 a.m. on the day indicated below as the deadline to apply. You have until 11:59 p.m. the day before the indicated deadline date to submit your application.

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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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].