Course Lecturer - PSYC 213 - Cognition (Harrington)

McGill University

📍 harrington, pe, Canada

Full-time Other-General Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Psychology is seeking a qualified instructor to teach Cognition (PSYC 213) during the Fall 2026 term. This course examines the nature of thought and how it arises in the mind and brain. Cognition is the study of human information processing, and topics include memory, attention, categorization, decision making, intelligence, philosophy of mind, and the mind-as-computer metaphor.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver formal lectures on topics in cognition
  • Organize and facilitate classroom discussions and student presentations
  • Assess student work, including assignments, presentations, and research project reports
  • Supervise and support Teaching Assistants assigned to the course

Qualifications

  • Expertise in the content area of the course

Course Details

  • Course Title: Cognition
  • Subject Code: PSYC 001
  • Location: MDHAR G-10
  • Sc...