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The Institute of Islamic Studies is hiring course lecturers for the Winter 2027 term.
ISLA 221 D2 (001) - Introductory Arabic
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, including pronunciation, reading and writing of the Arabic script; and speaking and comprehension of basic sentences, commands, statements in the present tense.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
M.A. or PhD degree in Arabic linguistics, literature, or a related field.
Experience
Relevant teaching experience at a university or college level. Fluency in Arabic is required.
Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies
Course Title: ISLA 221/D2 001 - Introductory Arabic
Credits: 4.5 credit course
Schedule: MTWRF : 08:35 am-09:25 am
Location: MOR 328
Salary: $17,736.00
ISLA 221 D2 (002) - Introductory Arabic
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic, including pronunciation, reading and writing of the Arabic script; and speaking and comprehension of basic sentences, commands, statements in the present tense.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
M.A. or PhD degree in Arabic linguistics, literature, or a related field.
Experience
Relevant teaching experience at a university or college level. Fluency in Arabic is required.
Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies
Course Title: ISLA 221/D2 002 - Introductory Arabic
Credits: 4.5 credit course
Schedule: MTWRF : 09:35 am-10:25 am
Location: MOR 328
Salary: $17,736.00
ISLA 443/643 D2 - Upper Intermediate Persian
Course Description:
This course will focus on Persian culture and the history, geography, politics, arts, and other topics relevant to Iran. In addition, students will read about different modern and classical poets.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or Persian Literature.
Experience
At least two years of teaching experience with Persian language at the university level.
Other
Must possess native or native-like command of Persian language.
Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies
Course Title: ISLA 443/643 D2 - Upper Intermediate Persian
Credits: 3 credit course
Schedule: TR 11:35am - 12:55pm
Location: MOR 328
Salary: $ 11,824.00
ISLA 360 - Islam and Politics in Africa
Course Description:
Islam and Politics in Africa is a course that offers an interdisciplinary overview of a wide range of themes pertaining to the assessment of the relationship between Islam and politics in contemporary Africa through various analytic themes, including an historical, political economy, social movement, and gendered analysis. The selected candidate will prepare formal lessons and instructions for a 3 hours per week course. They will also administer examinations and assignments in conformity with regulations and are required to mark tests and assignments and submit the final grades online using McGill systems.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
Ph.D. in politics, sociology, education, gender and women’s studies or a related discipline.
Experience
Relevant teaching experience at the University Level. Experience in teaching socio-economic, political, and women’s issues as these pertain to Africa.
Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies
Course Title: ISLA 360 - Islam and Politics in Africa
Credits: 3 credit course
Schedule: TR 1:05pm - 2:25pm
Location: MOR 017
Salary: $11,824.00
AFRI 598 - Research Seminar - African Studies
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
Minimum of a Ph.D. in a related field or PhD advanced candidacy.
Experience
An interdisciplinary research seminar on topics of interest related to African Studies. Teaching experience at a graduate level in African Studies preferred, undergraduate level teaching experience in African studies at a minimum.
Previous teaching experience essential.
Other
Proposed course outline/syllabus to indicate how the applicant would present the course.
Hiring Unit: Institute of Islamic Studies
Course Title: AFRI 598 - Research Seminar - African Studies
Credits: 3 credit course
Schedule: F 11:35am - 2:25pm
Location: MOR 017
Salary: $11,824.00
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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.