Course Lecturer EDEC 233-003/004 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Montreal invites applications to teach Indigenous Education in Winter 2027. The course EDEC 233-003/004 runs Thursdays, 11:35 am–02:25 pm in Education Building (EDUC 624). Appointment dates: Dec 21, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.

The position requires expertise in Indigenous knowledge, collaboration with Indigenous communities, and familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP). A Master's degree and relevant teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; exceptional circumstances considered.
• Experience with Indigenous communities and related pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP).
• Familiarity with the Ministère de l’Éducation competencies.
• Previous teaching of similar courses to pre-service teachers.
• Experience teaching in Quebec elementary/secondary systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend course coordination and planning meetings at least two weeks before start.
• Teach Indigenous education content and engage with Indigenous communities.

Skills

Course content knowledge

Experience with Indigenous communities

Familiarity with Indigenous knowledge

Relational pedagogy

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title: EDEC 233-003/004

Indigenous Education

Description: An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews.

Term: Winter 2027

Credits: 3 credits

Location: Education Building (EDUC 624)

Schedule: Thursday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education: 1.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: 1.Demonstrated knowledge of course content. 2.Experience working with and/or in partnership with Indigenous communities. 3.Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP). 4.Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation. 5.Previous experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers and/or equivalent relevant teaching or professional experience. 6.Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary/secondary school system.

Other

• 1.A commitment to working with a team of committed and engage instructors.
• 2.Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start date.
• 3.Experience engaging with Indigenous knowledges and pedagogies in ways that are relational and community-informed is an asset.

Other information

• 1. Familiarity using myCourses or similar online platforms
• 2. Familiarity with online platforms such as Zoom are an asset
• 3. Familiarity with teaching blended classes
• 4. Understanding about equity and diversity issues and how to address these in classrooms
• 5. Technology skills to practice

Posting period: October 1 - October 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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.

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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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