Course Lecturer – PHIL 341-001 – Winter 2026
About the role
Please refer to the
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Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
McGill University
Winter 2026 Supplemental Course Lecturer Position
Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2025
The Department of Philosophy is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2026. Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.
PHIL 341-001 Philosophy of Science 1 (3 Credits - CAP 45)
A discussion of philosophical problems as they arise in the context of scientific practice and enquiry. Such issues as the philosophical presuppositions of the physical and social sciences, the nature of scientific method and its epistemological implications will be addressed.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed a PhD degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program in Philosophy;
- Applicants must provide evidence of highly effective teaching ability as a result of having successfully taught or worked as a teaching assistant in a similar course;
- The candidate's area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered;
- Experience as a teaching assistant for this course is an asset.
Tuesday and Thursday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm, January 5, 2026 – April 14, 2026. Location: LEA 14.
Salary: $11,479 per course.
For any questions, please contact
Judy Dear
, Area Manager, Human Resources & Operations.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Philosophy
Course Title:
Philosophy of Science 1
Subject Code:
PHIL 341 001
Location:
LEA 14
Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-26
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Course Lecturer – PHIL 341-001 – Winter 2026
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
McGill University
Winter 2026 Supplemental Course Lecturer Position
Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2025
The Department of Philosophy is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2026. Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.
PHIL 341-001 Philosophy of Science 1 (3 Credits - CAP 45)
A discussion of philosophical problems as they arise in the context of scientific practice and enquiry. Such issues as the philosophical presuppositions of the physical and social sciences, the nature of scientific method and its epistemological implications will be addressed.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed a PhD degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program in Philosophy;
- Applicants must provide evidence of highly effective teaching ability as a result of having successfully taught or worked as a teaching assistant in a similar course;
- The candidate's area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered;
- Experience as a teaching assistant for this course is an asset.
Tuesday and Thursday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm, January 5, 2026 – April 14, 2026. Location: LEA 14.
Salary: $11,479 per course.
For any questions, please contact
Judy Dear
, Area Manager, Human Resources & Operations.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Philosophy
Course Title:
Philosophy of Science 1
Subject Code:
PHIL 341 001
Location:
LEA 14
Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday 02:35 pm-03:55 pm
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-26
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.