Course Lecturer – Gender and International Relations (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Department of Political Science at McGill University seeks a Course Lecturer to teach POLI 448-001, Gender and International Relations, during the Fall 2026 semester. This part‑time position involves delivering lectures, guiding discussions, and assessing student performance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver two weekly 80‑minute lectures (Monday and Wednesday, 1:05 pm‑2:25 pm) for the entire semester.
• Prepare and update course materials, including syllabi, reading lists, and presentation slides.
• Design and grade assignments, exams, and class participation.
• Hold regular office hours to support student learning.
• Collaborate with department faculty on curriculum development and course evaluation.

Required profile

• A completed PhD or enrollment in a doctoral program in Political Science or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching ability, preferably with experience teaching gender‑focused or international‑relations courses.
• Specialization that aligns closely with gender analysis and feminist approaches to international relations.
• Experience as a teaching assistant is considered an asset.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of gender theory and feminist perspectives in international relations.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

What we offer

• Compensation of $11,824 CAD per course.
• Teaching schedule in ENGMC 11, Leacock Building, Montreal.
• Opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community committed to equity and diversity.