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Winter 2027 Posting period: October 1-15, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026 Salary: $11 824 / course (including vacation pay).
The Department of Sociology is inviting applications to teach courses in winter 2027. Please complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should contain the following information:
• Area examinations completed along with date of completion • Previous TA or course lecturer experience for the course(s) for which you are applying
Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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.
For any questions, please contact jobsearch.sociology@mcgill.ca
Please note that this course will be allocated to a member using an exemption as per article 15.03.03 of the MCLIU collective agreement.
(This posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.)
SOCI 270 – Sociology of Gender This course focuses on social changes in gender relations, gender inequalities and the social construction of gender. Using sociological theories of gender, different social institutions and spheres of society will be analyzed. Topics such as gender socialization, gender relations in work, family, education, and media will be covered.
January 5 – April 14, 2027: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2:35 – 3:55 pm) Location: Maas Chemistry Building 10
Teaching Qualification Requirements: Education: PhD or be ABD in Sociology. Experience: Successful completion of area exam in Sex and Gender within the last five years and/or prior experience as a teaching assistant for SOCI 270. This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.