Course Lecturer EDEC 203 782 OFNIE F26

McGill University; Gesgapegiag; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Fall 2026 course lecturer position in the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE). The role requires a Master’s degree in Education or related field and proven expertise in Indigenous pedagogy, curriculum development, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

The course runs asynchronously with final scheduling confirmed with the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or significant relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of the course content
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and collaborating school board curriculum
• Experience teaching Indigenous communities and integrating Indigenous pedagogies

Skills

Indigenous education knowledge

Teaching experience

Course coordination

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Community-context adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

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

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 203 782

Course Description

Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication.

Posting Dates

October 26 - November 9, 2026

Application Deadline

November 9, 2026; 11:59 p.m. CL

CL Credits

3 (This course is not team‑taught)

Number of Positions Available

1

Term

Fall 2026

Course Dates

December 2 - 22, 2026

Contract dates

November 16, 2026 - January 8, 2027

Schedule

Asynchronous: Final schedule to be confirmed with the successful candidate

Location

Gesgapegiag

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 November 16, 2026 - January 8, 2027. Course dates are December 2 - 22, 2026. This course will be offered asynchronously in Gesgapegiag 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: Communication en éducation

Subject Code: EDEC 203 782

Location: Gesgapegiag

Schedule: Asynchrone: L’horaire définitif sera confirmé avec la personne retenue.

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-09

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].

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