Course Lecturer - Asian Genre Cinemas - McGill University

McGill University

Mid-level Not specified Montréal, QC, CA

Posted 1 week ago

Job summary

Join McGill University's East Asian Studies team teaching Asian Genre Cinemas! Lead course delivery and student evaluation using your advanced knowledge in Asian studies. McGill, a leader in education, offers diverse teaching opportunities and a supportive academic environment. Apply now for a role where you can inspire students and engage with a vibrant community!

Role details
Role
Part-time
Industry
Education And Training
Employment
Parttime
Experience
2 Years +
Education
All But Dissertation (ABD) In Asian Studies
Responsibilities
  • Preparation of course and course plan
  • Course delivery
  • Evaluation of students
  • Submitting report on student attendance and grades
  • Supervision of Teaching Assistants
  • Review of students' grades upon request
  • Meeting with students for questions and advice
Requirements
  • Updated CV
  • Letter of introduction outlining teaching philosophy
  • Syllabus for the course following McGill guidelines
Key skills
Teaching Communication Evaluation Course Preparation Supervision
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    Department of East Asian Studies
    EAST 368 001 Asian Genre Cinemas (3 credits)
    Teaching Schedule: Tuesday, 1:35 pm \
  • • 5:25 pm
    • Start and end date of course: January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026
    Location: 680 Sherbrooke, 355
    Salary: $11,479
    Course details: Asian Language \& Literature: This course explores the historical and aesthetic dimensions of Asian genre cinemas in a regional framework, in relation to varied social and cultural phenomena. Genres explored include the gangster film, martial arts action, horror, revenge, melodrama, period drama, and documentary.
    Teaching Qualification Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: All But Dissertation (ABD), or equivalent, in Asian Studies.
    Experience: Applicants should have substantial experience teaching as an instructor at the university level.
    Position Summary:
    A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
    a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
    b) delivery of the Course;
    c) evaluation of students;
    d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
    e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
    f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
    g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
    Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material.
    Application deadline: October 14, 2025
    Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit the following documents: 1\. an updated CV, 2\. a letter of introduction stating their teaching philosophy and how they would approach the teaching of a particular course, and 3\. a syllabus for the course which must follow the template provided by the McGill course outline guidelines (https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/instructors/course\-design/outline). References and previous course evaluations upon request.
    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.
    Hiring Unit:
    East Asian Studies
    Course Title:
    Asian Genre Cinemas.
    Subject Code:
    EAST 368 001
    Location:
    680 Sherbrooke, 355
    Schedule:
    Tuesday, 1:35\-5:25 pm
    Deadline to Apply:
    2025\-10\-14McGill 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, [email protected]    .