Course Lecturer for The Underground Economy (ECON 316) – Fall 2026

About the role

The Department of Economics at McGill University seeks a Course Lecturer to teach ECON 316-001 "The Underground Economy" during the Fall 2026 term. This part‑time teaching position involves delivering lectures, guiding discussions, and assessing student performance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver two weekly lectures (Tuesday and Thursday, 08:35‑09:55) for the course duration (August 31 – December 4, 2026).
• Prepare and present course materials covering topics such as black markets, contraband trade, and money laundering.
• Assess student work, including assignments and examinations.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic support to students as needed.

Required profile

• Doctoral‑level study in Economics (completed comprehensive exams or PhD degree).
• Demonstrated high‑quality teaching ability or strong communication skills with potential for teaching excellence.
• Specialization closely aligned with the underground economy subject matter.
• Experience as a teaching assistant is considered an asset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Compensation of $11,824 per course.
• Opportunity to teach at a leading Canadian research university.