Course Lecturer - LING 445 - Fall 2026

McGill University • Campbell River, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Course Lecturer for LING 445 - Computational Linguistics for the Fall 2026 semester. The course covers foundational ideas in computational linguistics and natural language processing, including formal language theory, probability theory, estimation and inference, and recursively defined models of language structure. The emphasis is on both the mathematical foundations of the field and the application of these tools to understand human language. The teaching schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:05 PM to 2:25 PM. The course runs from August 31, 2026, to December 4, 2026, with contract dates from August 31, 2026, to January 5, 2027. The location is to be determined (TBA).

Requirements

• Successful completion of at least PhD Evaluation 1 or equivalent experience
• Classroom teaching experience through previous employment as Teaching Assistant or Course Lecturer for at least 120 hours, or equivalent
• For current graduate students, CGPA of 3.7 or higher
• Authorized to work in Canada
• Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located
• English communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the Course and Course plan
• Delivery of the Course
• Evaluation of students
• Submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades
• Supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff
• Upon request, review of students’ grades
• Meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements
• Perform duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit
• Use appropriate pedagogical methods and material

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree