Course Lecturer EDEC 201 760/762 OFNIE W27

McGill University; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for an instructor to lead the First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) course EDEC 201 760/762, Winter 2027, in Kahnawà:ke. Responsibilities include delivering the course, coordinating with partner boards, and aligning content with Indigenous knowledge and equity-focused pedagogy.

The appointee should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent strong experience), demonstrate knowledge of the QEP, and show capacity to tailor the course to the community context

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; exceptional candidates may be considered with related experience.
• Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the description.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education program (QEP) and collaborating school boards.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course as scheduled for Winter 2027 in Kahnawà:ke.
• Coordinate with the OFNIE and partner school boards as needed.
• Adapt course content to Indigenous contexts and community needs.
• Support course coordination and planning before the start date.

Skills

Course content knowledge

QEP familiarity

Indigenous pedagogy

Community engagement

Adaptability to community context

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Description

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 201 760/762

First Year Professional Seminar

Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession. Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed.

Posting Dates: October 23 - November 6, 2026

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits: 1 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term: Winter 2027

Course Dates: January 5 - 22, 2027

Contract dates: December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027

Schedule: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks of 3h 15: 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Location: Kahnawà:ke

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education: A Master’s degree (in exceptional circumstances, applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered).
• Experience: Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Other: 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.
• The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example, through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.

Additional Information

Effective dates of the appointment are December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027. Course dates are January 5 - 22, 2027. This course will be offered in-person in Kahnawà:ke following the schedule above.

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.

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.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions you may have.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Support

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, [e-mail].

About McGill University

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-06