Course Lecturer – Introduction to Linguistics (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Department of Linguistics at McGill University seeks a qualified Course Lecturer to teach LING 201 – Introduction to Linguistics during the Fall 2026 term. This fixed‑term position involves delivering three weekly lectures and supporting student learning throughout the semester.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare course materials, syllabus, and lesson plans following university guidelines.
• Deliver lectures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (11:35 AM – 12:25 PM).
• Evaluate student performance, assign grades, and submit attendance reports.
• Supervise teaching assistants or other support staff as needed.
• Provide academic guidance to students and respond to course‑related inquiries.

Required profile

• Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 120 hours of classroom teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant or Course Lecturer.
• For current graduate students, a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• Authorization to work in Canada and willingness to work in Quebec.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of core linguistic subfields: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
• Familiarity with sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, language variation, and acquisition.
• Effective pedagogical methods and ability to design course outlines.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration for a 3‑credit course (approximately $11,800 CAD).
• Opportunity to teach at a leading research university.
• Access to university resources and professional development support.