Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Faculty of Arts McGill University Deadline to apply: October 15, 2025 Salary: $11,479 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: PhD 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 benefi ts 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 2026 - April 14 2026. 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. Hiring Unit: McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Course Title: Diversity and belonging in Quebec society Subject Code: QCST 440 001 Location: FERR 105 Schedule: F11:35 am-02:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-15 McGill 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. 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