Course Lecturer – Religious Ethics & Environment (Fall 2026)

About the role

The School of Religious Studies at McGill University is seeking two qualified scholars to team‑teach RELG 270 — Religious Ethics and the Environment during the Fall 2026 term. The position involves developing and delivering course content that explores environmental perspectives across religious traditions and secular thought.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with a co‑lecturer to design a comprehensive syllabus and course outline.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and discussion sessions.
• Assess student work, provide feedback, and assign grades.
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives such as animal rights, ecofeminism, and deep ecology into the curriculum.
• Maintain academic standards and contribute to departmental activities as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum of a Ph.D. in religious studies or advanced candidacy for a Ph.D.
• Demonstrated superior teaching ability through prior teaching experience.
• Research or scholarly focus closely aligned with the course theme of religious ethics and the environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an English‑language academic environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to teach at a world‑renowned research university.
• Engagement with a vibrant academic community focused on interdisciplinary environmental studies.
• Support for professional development and scholarly collaboration.