Faculty Lecturer - School of Computer Science

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Appointees are expected to devote themselves primarily to teaching, and secondarily, to departmental service in support of the undergraduate and graduate programs, including curriculum development, academic administration, student advising, and project supervision. Appointment is initially for three years, and is renewable following successful performance review. 

Candidates must have a graduate degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching computer science at the university level. 

The candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of core computer science courses, and ideally should have expertise in software and systems, including databases, operating systems, software engineering, and programming languages. 

The candidate is also expected to contribute actively to undergraduate affairs, including academic program development, innovation in teaching, engagement with our undergraduate student community, efforts to enhance inclusiveness and diversity within the program, and student advising, mentoring, and research project supervision. 

The initial appointment is for three years.  Subject to successful performance reviews, the appointment may be renewed for another three years, and subsequently renewed on an indefinite basis after six years. 

Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, email: facultylecturer.search@cs.mcgill.ca. 

Commitment to Equity and Diversity: McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

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.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.