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This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach one course as a Course Lecturer. Course lecturer positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU)-CSN.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):
EDPE 672-001 Human Development Seminar 1
Course Description:
Theories and developments in the science of human development within the context of research and practice and the evolution of the field at large.
Posting Dates Supplemental (2 Working days): August 8-12, 2025
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025 (11:59pm)
CL Credits: 3
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term / Schedule:
Fall 2025 /MONDAY 11:35 am-02:25 pm ; 27-AUG-2025 to 03-DEC-2025
Location: EDUC 519 (Location subject to change)
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Degree(s) required:
- Has completed a PhD degree or will be completing their Comprehensive Exam prior to the start of the course they wish to teach in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, or equivalent
Experience required:
- Knowledge of theories and developments in the science of human development within the context of research and practice
- Knowledge of recent developments of specific topics in human development
- Experience in college/university teaching or professional experience in this subject
- Knowledge of writing in psychology research and the process of comprehensive examination in the Human Development Program
- Has taught and/or completed this course or equivalent successfully
Other requirements:
- If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations in this course that meet the Department’s expectations. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have taught the course at least twice
- If the applicant has not taught this course previously, but has taught in the hiring unit previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations that meet the Department’s expectations
- Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field
Additional Information:
Effective dates of appointment are August 20, 2025 to December 26, 2025. Course dates are August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.
Please contact ecp@mcgill.ca with any questions you may have.
You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf.
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.
Educational & Counselling Psychology
Human Development Seminar 1.
EDPE 672 001
EDUC 519
Monday 11:35 am-02:25 pm
2025-08-12
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