Faculty Lecturer - Department of Psychology

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The Department of Psychology at McGill University invites applications for a Faculty Lecturer position in Social Psychology with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2026. The initial appointment will be for three years, with the possibility of re-appointment. This is a full-time position, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Psychology at the date of appointment, and those with demonstrated expertise in social psychology are strongly encouraged to apply. We expect the successful candidate to be able to teach a range of courses including an introductory lecture course in social psychology, advanced courses focusing on specific topics in social psychology, as well as a lab-based research methods course.  Candidates may also be asked to teach generalist and entry level courses such as Introduction to Psychology.  As such, candidates are expected to show excellence or promise in teaching university-level courses and prior experience teaching undergraduate social psychology courses is highly desirable. Comfort teaching to large audiences (300-700 students) is important. The standard teaching load is 6 courses per year although adjustments may be possible in light of other department responsibilities.

In addition to staying up to date and well informed about cutting edge developments in theory, research, and statistical methods in social psychology, we seek candidates with a keen interest in professional development and an interest in implementing modern pedagogical techniques (e.g., evidence-based approaches). We also expect the successful candidate to be innovative in course and curriculum design, and to incorporate best practices regarding reproducible research and modern techniques/software into their teaching. Additional responsibilities include mentoring of undergraduate students conducting independent research projects and supporting teaching-intensive courses. Given these expectations, some previous experience in a research supervision role is desirable. 

Review of applications will begin 30 days after the posting of this ad and will continue until the position is filled. Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.

Applicants should submit the following material 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching portfolio including a statement of teaching philosophy and experience that includes expectations of students and approach to student assessment, evidence of teaching excellence, and course syllabi if available. Three letters of recommendation will be requested from those who advance to the second stage of consideration.

McGill University is an internationally known, research intensive university, with an exceptional undergraduate and graduate student body. McGill employees enjoy collegial governance, extensive employee benefits (health, dental, life insurance and pension) and co-operative research and teaching ties with other Montreal-area universities. McGill is centrally located between Mount Royal Park and downtown Montreal, which is a safe, lively, culturally diverse, cosmopolitan, and bilingual (French/English) city. Moreover, the Department of Psychology is located in a brand-new, state-of-the-art research facility.

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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.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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, [email protected].

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