Course Lecturer QCST 440

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McGill Institute for the Study of Canada

Faculty of Arts

McGill University

Deadline to apply: October 16, 2026

Salary: $11,824 per course

Credits for Course: 3

Please complete the application form, and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Teaching evaluations and or a brief course outline are optional.

Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points.

QCST 440/ CANS 413 Canada and Quebec Seminar

In Quebec, the debate over religious, ethnic and racial diversity has intensified in recent decades. This tension became particularly pronounced during the "reasonable accommodation" crisis and the Bouchard-Taylor Commission lunched in 2008, as well as through various government bills on laïcité (the fact that this term does not translate directly to English is telling), culminating in Bill 21 in 2019. These developments highlight a deeper issue: the hesitance of many French Canadians in Québec to embrace immigration and cultural diversity. Historically, this skepticism towards newcomers, especially those lacking ties to French culture or Catholicism, has been a contentious social topic. It is further complexified by a popular memory that tends to position French Canadians as victims rather than perpetrators of colonialism. At the same time, Quebec society is often heralded for its progressivism in terms of promoting feminist ideas, being accepting of sexual minorities, and defending

environmentalism.

To explore these complex issues, this seminar would link contemporary questions of diversity in Quebec to larger structures of power such as colonialism, patriarchy, capitalism, and racism, particularly anti-Blackness.

We will consider complex identities that defy stereotypes by exploring Quebec’s diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious makeup, the historical racialization of specific communities, and the methods scholars have developed to study these issues. A multidisciplinary approach will provide students the chance to investigate both historical and contemporary challenges and find opportunities to connect with their larger community.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) or ABD in Quebec History or related field required. Expertise in history of Quebec preferred

Experience: Teaching experience in related coursework at the university level preferred.

Other:

· Recognized disciplinary expertise related to Quebec studies;

· Teaching experience at the undergraduate level;

· Ability to integrate multidisciplinary content in Quebec Studies;

· Ability to promote the benefits of the Minor in Quebec Studies program;

· Ability to integrate speakers from various sectors and backgrounds;

· Ability to communicate in a clear and accessible manner;

· Ability to put students at the heart of the teaching process.

· Ability to integrate a community engagement learning process into the evaluation methods.

Schedule: Friday 11:35 am-02:25 pm, January 5 2027 - April 14 2027.

Location: FERR 105

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 Institute for the Study of Canada

Diversity & Belonging

QCST 440 001

FERR 105

F 11:35 am-02:25 pm

2026-10-15