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Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Fall 2026 Term
Course: RUSS210 001 Elementary Russian Language 1 (3 credits)
Course details: Reading, grammar, translation, oral practice.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:35pm – 5:25pm
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. or Ph.D. in Russian or registered in the Russian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Russian required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Russian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Russian Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; (3) collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director.
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: RUSS210 002 Elementary Russian Language 1 (3 credits)
Course details: Reading, grammar, translation, oral practice.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:35am – 9:25am
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. or Ph.D. in Russian or registered in the Russian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Russian required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Russian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Russian Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; (3) collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director.
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: GERM202D1 002 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)
Note: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the Fall 2026 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 31, 2026, and ends on January 5, 2027.
Course details: A comprehensive first level course designed to develop communicative skills.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:35am – 11:25am
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. or Ph.D. in German or registered in the German Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
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: GERM202D1 003 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)
Note: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the Fall 2026 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 31, 2026, and ends on January 5, 2027.
Course details: A comprehensive first level course designed to develop communicative skills.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:35am – 9:25am
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. or Ph.D. in German or registered in the German Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
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: GERM 259 001 Introduction to German Literature (3 credits)
Course details: Introduction to the major authors, genres, and topics of German literature from the Middle Ages to the Age of Goethe, including the Nibelungenlied, Faust, classical tragedy, and the rise of the novel.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:35am – 9:55am
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. in German. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
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: ITAL205D1 002 Italian for Beginners (3 credits)
Note: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the Fall 2026 academic term at 3 course hour credits. This contract begins on August 31, 2026, and ends on January 5, 2027.
Course details: Grammar, reading, dictation. Intensive practice in speech patterns and written structures. Conversation and composition. Visual material and selected readings will be used in describing the making of contemporary Italy.
Contract dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Course start and end dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026
Course schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:05pm – 5:25pm
Location: TBA
Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479.00
Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824.00
Posting period: June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Application deadline: June 12, 2026, 11:59pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Italian required.
Experience:
A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Italian Studies language courses.
Position Summary:
A Course Lecturer 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 their 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.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page).
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.
