Course Lecturer - Sleep Mechanisms and Behaviour (PSYC 444)

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Psychology is seeking a qualified instructor to teach Sleep Mechanisms and Behaviour (PSYC 444) during the Summer 2026 term. This course covers basic biological mechanisms, possible functions and behavioural aspects of sleep, their effects on behaviour and cognition, and treatment approaches; as well as medical, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and drugs that affect sleep.

Position details

• Position Title: Course Lecturer


• Department: Department of Psychology, McGill University


• Term: Summer 2026 (May 04 – June 04)


• Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8h 35-11 h 25


• Credits for course: 3


• Salary: $11,497

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare formal lectures, organize classroom discussion and student presentation on the topics which cover basic biological mechanism, possible functions and behavioural aspects of sleep


• Assess student’s assignments, presentations, and research project reports


• Supervise and support Teaching Assistants assigned to the course


• Assess student work, including assignments, presentations, and research project reports

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Completed PhD or enrolled in a doctoral program in Psychology


• Provide evidence of effective teaching ability as a result of having successfully taught a similar course


• The candidate’s area of specialization must be as close as possible to that of the course being offered

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec, on the campus where the position is located.

McGill University is an English‑speaking university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in English, requiring communication in English, both oral and written.

Additional information

• Hiring Unit: Psychology


• Course Title: Sleep Mechanisms and Behaviour


• Subject Code: PSYC 444 001


• Location


• Schedule: Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs


• Deadline to Apply: 2026-02-15

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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.