Course Lecturer EDEC 277 760 OFNIE F26

McGill University; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a course lecturer to teach Langue Mohawk 1 (EDEC 277 760) in Fall 2026. The appointment supports the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) and will be delivered in person in Kahnawà:ke with a schedule of Mon, Tue, and Thu evenings from 6:00 p.m.

to 9:15 p.m. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Indigenous education; familiarity with QEP and collaborating school boards is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Education or related field; exceptional experience may be considered in lieu.
• Expert knowledge of Mohawk language content and pedagogy as described in course outline.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and the partnering school board.
• Demonstrated capacity to address equity, diversity and inclusion in Indigenous education.
• Experience teaching in Indigenous communities and in Quebec elementary settings.
• Ability to modify course content to fit the community context.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Curriculum development

Experience teaching Indigenous courses

Knowledge of QEP and partner school

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Course coordination and planning

Ability to adapt to community context

Teaching experience in Quebec system

Experience with Indigenous issues inFN

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

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

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 277 760 Mohawk Language 1

Course Description: Students will learn the Mohawk phonological system (including glottal stop, length mark, up and down stress). Syntactically and morphologically, they will focus on the pronoun system (tense included). Word generation conventions will be analyzed and Mohawk labels developed to describe how the language functions.

Posting Dates: October 6 - 18, 2026

Application Deadline: October 18, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Fall 2026

Course Dates: November 23 - December 18, 2026

Contract dates: November 9, 2026 - January 1, 2027

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 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 November 9, 2026 - January 1, 2027. Course dates are November 23 - December 18, 2026. 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: Langue mohawk 1

Subject Code: EDEC 277 760

Location: Kahnawà꞉ke

Schedule: Lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 18 h à 21 h 15

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-18

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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