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Course Lecturers - Department of Linguistics
Winter 2027 Term

Course: LING 201 – Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits) section 001

Course details: General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language acquisition.

Teaching Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 01:35PM - 02:25 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 (TQRs): Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent experience.

Experience: University classroom teaching experience or equivalent. Documented research experience in linguistic theory.

Other: Successful completion of graduate level coursework that covers current issues in linguistic theory and its interface with related fields, theoretical foundations in linguistic theory, basic tools of linguistic analysis, and the development of argumentation in linguistic theory.

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: LING 330 – Phonetics (3 credits) section 001

Course details: Transcription, identification, and production of speech sounds. Introduction to the acoustic properties of speech sounds, acoustic analysis of speech, and auditory phonetics.

Teaching Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 03:35PM - 04:25PM

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 (TQRs) Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent.

Experience: University classroom teaching experience or equivalent. Documented research experience in phonetics and/or speech science.

Other: Successful completion of graduate level coursework that covers current issues in phonetics and its interface with related fields, theoretical foundations in phonetic theory, basic tools of phonetic analysis, and the development of argumentation in phonetic theory.

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: LING 371 – Syntax 1 (3 credits) section 001

Course details: Introduction to the study of generative syntax of natural languages, emphasizing basic concepts and formalism: phrase structure rules, transformations, and conditions on rules.

Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 02:35PM - 03:25PM

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 (TQRs): Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent.

Experience: University classroom teaching experience or equivalent. Documented research experience in syntax.

Other: Successful completion of graduate level coursework that covers current issues in syntax and its interface with related fields, theoretical foundations in syntactic theory, basic tools of syntactic analysis, and the development of argumentation in syntactic theory.

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: LING 465 – Pragmatics 2 (3 credits) section 001

Course details: Advanced study of contemporary formal theories about the relationship between language and its contexts of use. Topics include deixis, presupposition and implicature.

Teaching Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, 01:05PM - 02:25PM

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 (TQRs): Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent.

Experience: University classroom teaching experience or equivalent. Documented research experience in semantics and/or pragmatics.

Other: Successful completion of graduate level coursework that covers current issues in semantics and/or pragmatics, theoretical foundations in semantic and/or pragmatic theory, basic tools of semantic and/or pragmatic analysis, and the development of argumentation in semantic and/or pragmatic theory.

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.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

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