Positions available (5):
Fall 2025 term
EAST 330 Second Level Chinese (4.5 credits) – D1- section 001
Teaching Schedule: MTWRF 08:35 am-09:25 am
Course Starts and End Dates: August 27, 2025 - December 3, 2025
Location: SH680 rm 294
Course Details: Asian Language & Literature : The same communicative approach as in EAST 230 is used to develop aural and oral skills on daily topics. In addition to textbooks, Chinese films on videotapes will be incorporated as teaching materials.
This is a 4.5 credit course. It is the Fall 2025 section of a 9 credit course. The position is only for the first half (Fall academic term) of the full year course.
Salary (current rate for 4.5-credit course teaching): $16,635
Salary (rate for 4.5-credit teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $17,218.50
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material. Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit.
Teaching Qualification Requirements/Education: M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.
Experience: Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation.
Other: Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
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.
L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorités des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.
Fall 2025 term
EAST 330 Second Level Chinese (4.5 credits) – D1- section 002
Teaching Schedule: MTWRF 10:35 am-11:25 am
Course Starts and End Dates: August 27, 2025 - December 3, 2025
Location: SH680 rm 295
Course Details: Asian Language & Literature : The same communicative approach as in EAST 230 is used to develop aural and oral skills on daily topics. In addition to textbooks, Chinese films on videotapes will be incorporated as teaching materials.
This is a 4.5 credit course. It is the Fall 2025 section of a 9 credit course. The position is only for the first half (Fall academic term) of the full year course.
Salary (current rate for 4.5-credit course teaching): $16,635
Salary (rate for 4.5-credit teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $17,218.50
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material. Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit.
Teaching Qualification Requirements /Education: M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.
Experience: Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation.
Other: Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
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.
L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorités des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.
Fall 2025 Term
EAST 530 Fourth Level Chinese (3 credits) – D1- section 001
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 09:35 am-10:25 am
Course Starts and End Dates: August 27, 2025 - December 3, 2025
Location: SH680 rm 465
Course Details: Asian Language & Literature: Development of skills required to conduct academic discussions in oral as well as in written forms. Teaching materials include original texts from Chinese newspapers, Chinese literature and videos.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
This is a 3-credit course. It is the Fall 2025 section 001 of course EAST 530-D1. The position is only for the Fall 2025 academic term.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit.
An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Teaching Qualification Requirements/Education: M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.
Experience: Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation.
Other: Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
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.
L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorités des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.
Fall 2025 Term
EAST 305-001 – Current Topics: Japanese Studies 1. (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday: 8:35 am - 9:55 am
Course start and end dates: August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Course details: Consideration of important issues in Japanese studies. The content of the course will vary from year to year.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Topic: Development of modern Japanese culture and society, with an emphasis on critical approaches to the study of culture.
Position Summary:
A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Teaching Qualification Requirements: All But Dissertation (ABD), or equivalent, in Asian Studies.
Experience: Applicants should have substantial experience teaching as an instructor at the university level.
Application deadline: June 13, 2025
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
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.
Fall 2025 Term
EAST 353 Approaches to Chinese Cinema (3 credits)
Teaching Schedule: Fridays 1:35-5:25 pm
Location: SH680, RM 491
Course Details: Development of Chinese film in the 20th century, with an emphasis on both critical approaches to film as well as film history.
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,090
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2025): $11,479
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
Teaching Qualification Requirements: All But Dissertation (ABD), or equivalent, in Asian Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Chinese Studies with training in the field of Film and Media Studies.
Experience: Applicants should have substantial experience teaching as an instructor at the university level.
Application deadline: June 13th, 2025, midnight
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
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.
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Course Title and Course Number:
EAST 240-001 First Level Japanese - Summer 2025 term
Estimated Number of Positions:
2 positions
Application deadline:
February 14, 2025
Schedule:
Lecture: MTWRF 9:35-11:25 am
Lecture: MTWRF 12:35-2:25 pm
Course Starts and End Dates:
May 1, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Course Location:
Ferrier, room 408
Curse Details:
This is a 9 credit course to be co-taught by two Course Lecturers.
Each course lecturer will teach 4.5 credits.
Please note that, this course is taught daily (Monday to Friday, for 2.5 months) at 4 hours per day.
Teaching Qualification Requirements
Education:
M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.
Experience:
Teaching Japanese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation.
Other:
Must be able to teach Japanese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Japanese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.
Required application documents:
Applicants must submit an updated CV and cover letter.
A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
How to Apply:
If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee), login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday. Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Course Lecturer EAST 240", once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.
If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (former McGill employee), navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign into your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Course Lecturer EAST 240” click Apply to begin the application process.
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.