About this Course Lecturer Jewish Studies 350: Major Jewish Authors role at McGill University
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Posting period: October 1 - 15, 2026
Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026
Salary: $11 824/ course (including vacation pay)
The Department of Jewish Studies is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2027. Please complete the online application form and upload required documents. Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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JWST 350– Major Jewish Authors
This course focuses on the life and works of a single author. It offers analytical depth as well as an historical contextualization within the era in which this figure lived and worked. We will note also the major influences on this author, and his or her impact on others of the same time period and beyond. Topics vary from year to year.
January 5 – April 14, 2027: Tuesday & Thursday (10:05 - 11:25)
Sherbrooke 680 room 361
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education: Advanced academic degree in literary analysis with expertise in Jewish Studies.
Experience: Expertise in teaching literary analysis at the highest academic levels; expertise in English and Jewish literature and literary history.
This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.
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