Course Lecturer – ECON 316-001– Fall 2026

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Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts
McGill University

Fall 2026 Course Lecturer Position

Deadline to Apply: June 12, 2026

The Department of Economics is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Fall 2026. Please include your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae and if applicable a copy of your Study/Work Permit. A brief course outline is optional.

ECON 316-001 The Underground Economy (3 Credits – CAP 100)
The origins, structure and operation of the "underground" sectors of modern economies around the world. Topics include the causes of black marketeering in Western economies; international contraband trade in guns and drugs; money laundering through the world financial system.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Doctoral level study in Economics, including completed comprehensive examinations for the PhD, or completed PhD degree in Economics;

• Evidence of highly effective teaching ability or of superior communications skills and potential for teaching excellence;

• The candidate's area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered;

• Experience as a teaching assistant for a course is an asset.

Tuesday and Thursday 08:35 am-09:55 am, August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026. Location: SADB 1/12.

Salary: $11,824 per course.

For any questions, please contact Judy Dear, Area Manager, Human Resources & Operations.

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