Course Lecturer

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This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach one course as a Course Lecturer. Course lecturer positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU)-CSN.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):

EDPC 684-001/002 Practicum in Psychological Testing: Cognitive Assessment (CRN: 2393; 6949 )

Course Description

Seminar and field practice in the administration and interpretation of instruments that assess cognitive functioning and psychosocial functioning as it relates to cognitive abilities and academic achievements. The course covers the selection and evaluation of instruments, ethical test use, test administration, report writing, and communication of test results.

Posting Dates: October 1 - 15, 2025 (00:00 am)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59pm)

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term / Schedule:

Winter 2026 / Tues. 02:35 pm-05:25 pm ; 05-JAN-2026 to 14-APR-2026

Location / Endroit: EDUC 519 (Location subject to change)

Exigences de Qualification Pour L'Enseignement/Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Éducation/Education

• PhD in Counselling Psychology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, School/Applied Child Psychology, Counselling or equivalent

Expérience/Experience

• Licensed as a psychologist for a minimum of 5 years

• Graduate level training or graduate level teaching in cognitive assessment

• Clinical experience in psychological testing

• If 3 years or more post-degree, evidence of continuing education (minimum 15 CE hours per year)

Autre/Other

• If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, they are eligible to apply. This condition does not apply to applicants who have taught the course at least twice.
• If the applicant has not taught this course previously but has taught in the hiring unit, they are eligible to apply.
• Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.​

Additional Information

Effective dates of appointment are December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Course dates are from January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.  

Please contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.  

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf. 

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.

Department of Educational & Counselling PsychologyPracticum in Psychological Testing: Cognitive Assessment.EDPC 684 001-002EDUC 519Tuesday 02:35 pm-05:25 pm2025-10-15