ENGL - Course Lecturer - Winter 2027

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Department of English
Winter 2027 - Course Lecturer - Job Posting 7

Key academic dates | Important Dates for Students - McGill University

The Department of English invites applications for a Course Lecturer positions to teach during the Winter 2027 term.

Please note that Course Lecturers have signed a new Collective Agreement available at: 2024-12-04_mcliu_collective_agreement_final.pdf

Please note that external candidates or former employees must apply as an external candidate (with their personal email address).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Candidates who are active in Workday, meaning they currently have a position (and salary) that has already started, must apply as an INTERNAL candidate using their McGill email address.
• Candidates who do not have a current or upcoming position in Workday must apply as an EXTERNAL candidate using their personal email address.
• Course Lecturers must be available for the official course schedule throughout the entire term, including the make-up class day on April 13/14, 2027, for the Winter 2027 term. Please consult the important dates calendar by clicking this link: Important Dates 2026–2027
• If you are applying for multiple courses, please indicate your preferences in descending order.

Posting period and application deadline: October 1st to 15th, 2026

Required documents:

All candidates:

• Cover letter;
• Proposed course outline or full syllabus;

For candidates who have previously taught in the Department:

• Updated Curriculum vitae;
• International applicants: submission of Work Permit is not required, unless the Work Permit has expired.

For new candidates:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• International applicants: copy of your Work Permit.

Available Positions:

ENGL 204 - English Literature and the Bible (3 credits - CRN 2506)

Salary: $11,824

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Demonstrated research and teaching excellence in the field of English literature and the Bible.

Schedule:

• January 5th to April 14th, 2027
• Tuesday & Thursday from 4:05 p.m.–5:25 p.m.

Course description: This course will examine the literary dimensions of the Bible including structure, style, and meaning as well as its status as Sacred Book. The influence of the Bible-as-metatext on the secular literature of the West will be the focus of the discussion.

ENGL 372 - Stage Scenery and Lighting 2 (3 credits - CRN 7437)

Salary: $11,824

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Graduate from a program specializing in theatre production; working experience in technical production, design, and management of theatre and/or live events; experience teaching in University settings and on university theatrical productions.

Schedule:

• January 5th to April 14th, 2027
• Tuesday & Thursday from 10:05 a.m.–11:25 a.m.

Course description: Aspects of stage scenery and theatrical lighting.

ENGL 500 - Middle English (CRN 2539 – 3 credits)

Salary: $11,824

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Demonstrated research and teaching excellence in the literature of the Middle English period.

Schedule:

• January 5th to April 14th, 2027
• Tuesday & Thursday from 11:35 a.m.–02:25 p.m.

Course description: A study of works in Middle English.

ENGL 516 - Shakespeare (CRN 2541 – 3 credits)

Salary: $11,824

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Demonstrated research and teaching excellence in the field of Shakespeare studies.

Schedule:

• January 5th to April 14th, 2027
• Tuesday & Thursday from 4:05 p.m.–5:25 p.m.

Course description: A seminar on the works of Shakespeare.

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Université McGill

Département d’anglais

Hiver 2027 - Postes de Chargé de cours – Affichage 7

Le Département d’anglais offre un poste de Chargé de cours pour la session d’hiver 2027.

Veuillez noter que les Chargés de cours ont signé une nouvelle Convention collective disponible en ligne à l’adresse suivante : 2024-12-04_mcliu_collective_agreement_final.pdf

Les candidats sont priés de remplir le formulaire de candidature en ligne de Workday et de téléverser les documents requis.

NOTES IMPORTANTES:

1) Les candidats 'actifs', qui sont déjà dans workday avec un emploi (et salaire) qui a déjà débuté, doivent postuler en tant que candidat INTERNE avec leur adresse courriel McGill.

2) Les candidats qui n’ont aucun poste en cours ni à venir dans workday, devront postuler en tant que candidat EXTERNE avec leur adresse courriel personnelle.

3) Les chargés de cours doivent être disponibles pour l’horaire officiel du cours pendant tout le trimestre, y compris la journée de reprise de cours le 13/14 avril 2027 pour la session d’hiver 2027. Veuillez consulter le calendrier des dates importantes en cliquant sur ce lien : Dates importantes 2026-2027.

4) Si vous postulez pour plusieurs cours, veuillez indiquer vos préférences par ordre décroissant.

Période d’affichage et date limite pour soumettre un dossier de candidature: Du 1er au 15 octobre 2026

Documents requis :

Tous les candidats :

• Lettre de motivation;
• Plan de cours proposé ou programme complet;

Candidats ayant déjà enseigné au Département d’anglais :

• Curriculum vitae à jour;
• Candidats internationaux : copie du Permis de travail, dans le cas où le permis serait expiré.

Nouveaux candidats :

• Curriculum vitae
• Candidats internationaux : copie du Permis de travail.

Postes disponibles:

ENGL 204 - English Literature and the Bible (3 crédits - CRN 2506)

Salaire : $11,824

Exigences de qualifications pour l’enseignement (EQE) :

• Excellence démontrée en recherche et en enseignement dans le domaine de la littérature anglaise et de la Bible.

Horaire :

• 5 janvier au 14 avril 2027
• Mardi et jeudi de 16 h 05 à 17 h 25

Description du cours: Ce cours examinera les dimensions littéraires de la Bible, notamment sa structure, son style et sa signification, ainsi que son statut de Livre sacré. L’influence de la Bible en tant que métatexte sur la littérature profane de l’Occident constituera le principal objet de la discussion.

ENGL 372 - Stage Scenery and Lighting 2 (3 crédits - CRN 7437)

Salaire : $11,824

Exigences de qualifications pour l’enseignement (EQE) :

• Diplômé d’un programme spécialisé en production théâtrale; expérience professionnelle dans la production technique, la conception et la gestion de théâtre et/ou d’événements en direct; expérience d’enseignement dans des établissements universitaires et dans des productions théâtrales universitaires.

Horaire :

• 5 janvier au 14 avril 2027
• Mardi et jeudi 10 h 05- 11 h 25

Description du cours: Aspects du décor de scène et de l’éclairage théâtral.

ENGL 500 - Middle English (3 crédits - CRN 2539)

Salaire : 11 824 $

Exigences de qualification pour l’enseignement (EQE) :

• Excellence démontrée en recherche et en enseignement dans le domaine de la littérature de la période du moyen anglais.

Horaire :

• Du 5 janvier au 14 avril 2027
• Vendredi, de 11 h 35 à 14 h 25

Description du cours : Étude d’œuvres en moyen anglais.

ENGL 516 Shakespeare (CRN 2541 – 3 crédits)

Salaire : 11 824 $

Exigences de qualification pour l’enseignement (EQE) :

• Excellence démontrée en recherche et en enseignement dans le domaine des études shakespeariennes.

Horaire :

• Du 5 janvier au 14 avril 2027
• Mardi et jeudi, de 16 h 05 à 17 h 25

Description du cours: Un séminaire sur les œuvres de Shakespeare.

L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en anglais, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.

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.