Course Lecturer EDEC 201 776 OFNIE F26

McGill University; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Fall 2026 course teaching role for EDEC 201 776, a First Year Professional Seminar. The course will be delivered online and in Waswanipi, with in-person sessions on November 4 and online sessions November 2–5.

Contract runs November 2–20, 2026. The instructor should hold a Master’s degree, bring expert knowledge of the course content, and have experience teaching in Indigenous contexts and in Quebec schools.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is required; exceptional circumstances may be considered if relevant experience is strong.
• 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 in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• Knowledge of colonialism impact on Indigenous communities with equity, diversity and inclusion approaches.
• Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers.
• Experience teaching in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing Indigenous knowledge-based curricula and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approx. two weeks in advance).
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts.
• Ability to modify course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community where delivered.
• Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and competencies.

Skills

Indigenous education knowledge

Teaching experience

Community engagement

Curriculum design

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hiring Unit

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title

EDEC 201 776 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 26 - 28, 2026

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits

1 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available

1

Term

Fall 2026

Course Dates

November 2 - 5, 2026

Contract dates

November 2 - 20, 2026

Schedule

Nov 2, 3, 5, online from 6-9 pm and Nov 4 in person 5-9 pm

Location

Waswanipi

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 November 2 - 20, 2026. Course dates are November 2 - 5, 2026.

This course will be offered in-person in Waswanipi 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 201 776

Location

Waswanipi

Schedule

Les 2, 3 et 5 novembre, en ligne, de 18 h à 21 h; le 4 novembre, en personne, de 17 h à 21 h

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-28

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].