Course Lecturer EDEC 201 760/762 OFNIE W27

McGill University; Montreal; Sur place; CAD 7 000 - 11 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

McGill University invites applications for two sessional instructors to teach EDEC 201 760/762 First Year Professional Seminar through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE).

Course runs January 5–22, 2027, with weekly evening classes in Kahnawà:ke, and requires a Master’s degree and substantial knowledge of Indigenous education, equity, and inclusion. English-language instruction is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; significant related experience may be considered.
• Expert knowledge of the course content and Indigenous education.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and related competencies.
• Experience teaching in Indigenous communities and collaboration with school boards.

Responsabilités

• Deliver course sessions as a lecturer for the Winter 2027 term.
• Coordinate planning with OFNIE and adapt content to community context.
• Assess student work and provide feedback consistent with McGill guidelines.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Indigenous pedagogy

Equity & inclusion

QEP knowledge

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

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

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 201 760/762 First Year Professional Seminar

Course Description: 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.

Information supplémentaires/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.

Hiring Unit:

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Course Title:

Séminaire professionnel 1

Subject Code:

EDEC 201 760/762

Location:

Kahnawà:ke

Schedule:

Tous les mardis pendant 4 semaines, de 18 h à 21 h 15 (3 h 15 par séance).

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-06

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].