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Course Lecturers - Department of East Asian Studies
Winter 2027 Term

Course: EAST 212 – Intro: East Asian Culture: Japan (3 credits) section 001

Course details: An introduction to Japan which presents various aspects of Japanese literature, culture, history, religions, philosophy and society.

Teaching Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, 04:05PM - 05:25 PM

Course Start/End Date: January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Contract Dates: January 5, 2027 - May 5, 2027

Location: TBA

Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,824

Posting Period: October 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Application deadline: October 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM

Position Summary:

A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:

a) preparation of the Course and Course plan; 

b) delivery of the Course; 

c) evaluation of students; 

d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades; 

e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff; 

f) upon request, review of students’ grades; 

g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements; 

Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: Master's degree, or equivalent, in Asian Studies.

Experience:  Applicants should have substantial experience teaching as an instructor at the university level.

Required Application Documents: 

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Course:  EAST 230D2 – First Level Chinese (4.5 credits) section 001

Course details:

Asian Language & Literature : Introduction to the basic structures of Mandarin Chinese, Pin-yin romanization and 750 characters for reading and writing. Emphasis on developing aural and oral skills through communication games and interaction activities. Animated films are used as part of teaching materials.

Teaching Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 08:35 AM - 09:25 AM

Course Start/End Date: January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Contract Dates: January 5, 2027 - May 5, 2027

Location: TBA

Salary: $17,218.50 per course lecturer (for teaching the equivalent of 4.5 credits)

Posting Period: October 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Application deadline: October 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM

Position Summary:

A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:

a) preparation of the Course and Course plan; 

b) delivery of the Course; 

c) evaluation of students; 

d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades; 

e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff; 

f) upon request, review of students’ grades; 

g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements; 

Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.

Experience: Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation. 

Other : Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.

Required Application Documents: 

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Course:  EAST 230D2 – First Level Chinese (4.5 credits) section 002

Course details:

Asian Language & Literature : Introduction to the basic structures of Mandarin Chinese, Pin-yin romanization and 750 characters for reading and writing. Emphasis on developing aural and oral skills through communication games and interaction activities. Animated films are used as part of teaching materials.

Teaching Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 09:35 AM - 10:25 AM

Course Start/End Date: January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Contract Dates: January 5, 2027 - May 5, 2027

Location: TBA

Salary: $17,218.50 per course lecturer (for teaching the equivalent of 4.5 credits)

Posting Period: October 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Application deadline: October 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM

Position Summary:

A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:

a) preparation of the Course and Course plan; 

b) delivery of the Course; 

c) evaluation of students; 

d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades; 

e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff; 

f) upon request, review of students’ grades; 

g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements; 

Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.

Experience: Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation. 

Other : Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.

Required Application Documents: 

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Course:  EAST 430D2 – Third Level Chinese (3 credits) section 001

Course details: A communicative approach will be used to provide students with skills to communicate in various situations, express their ideas and feelings, and discuss various aspects of culture and life in China and in Canada. Teaching materials include Chinese movies on videotape and slides depicting Chinese life and culture.

Teaching Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11:35 AM - 12:55 PM

Course Start/End Date: January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Contract Dates: January 5, 2027 - May 5, 2027

Location: TBA

Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,824

Posting Period: October 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Application deadline: October 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM

Position Summary:

A Course assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:

a) preparation of the Course and Course plan; 

b) delivery of the Course; 

c) evaluation of students; 

d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades; 

e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff; 

f) upon request, review of students’ grades; 

g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements; 

Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education:

M.A. in Linguistics, applied Linguistics, and/or foreign language education.
 

Experience:

Teaching Chinese as an instructor at the college level, as well as interest in upper-level instruction in translation. 
 

Other:

Must be able to teach Chinese language at the introductory level and possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese with an excellent command of English. This course may be co-taught.

Required Application Documents: 

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. an updated CV, 2. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course-design/outline).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.