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.
Applicants must refer to the McGill Career Site at https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Sherbrooke-680/Faculty-Lecturer_JR0000081188. For Technical guidance, as well as additional instructions on how to submit an application, please refer to the following web-link: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf.
Further inquiries should be addressed to Professor Guojun Wang, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of East Asian Studies, at guojun.wang@mcgill.ca
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 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 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.