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Job Summary:
The Department of Psychology is seeking a qualified instructor to teach Cognition (PSYC 213) during the Fall 2026 term. This course examines the nature of thought and how it arises in the mind and brain. Cognition is the study of human information processing, and topics include memory, attention, categorization, decision making, intelligence, philosophy of mind, and the mind-as-computer metaphor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver formal lectures on topics in cognition
- Organize and facilitate classroom discussions and student presentations
- Assess student work, including assignments, presentations, and research project reports
- Supervise and support Teaching Assistants assigned to the course
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
- Expertise in the content area of the course
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.
Psychology
Cognition
PSYC 001
MDHAR G-10
Tuesday/Thursday 1:05-2:25
2026-06-12
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