Faculty Lecturer in Montréal

The Department of East Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, McGill University, invites applications for a full-time position of Faculty Lecturer (Contract Academic Staff) in Chinese Language beginning August 1, 2027 and ending July 31, 2030. The appointment may be renewed subject to performance review in the final year.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, Chinese literature, second language education, or a related field. Applicants should have experience teaching Chinese at the college or university level. The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach Chinese language courses across all levels and to engage in pedagogical and curricular innovation in line with the needs of the Department and the University. Candidates should possess native or near-native fluency in Chinese and an excellent command of English. Knowledge of French is an asset.

In addition, all McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Applicants must complete the online application form. Submission of a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy is required at the time of application. Short-listed applicants will be invited to submit three reference letters and a teaching portfolio that demonstrates teaching effectiveness (this may include course evaluations from the past five years, sample syllabi, materials related to in-class activities, extracurricular initiatives, and other similar evidence). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 2026.

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 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.

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.

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