Course Lecturer EDEC 404-003 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 4,500 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking an instructor for the Fourth Year Professional Seminar (EDEC 404-003) within the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). This appointment focuses on preparing pre-service teachers for field experiences and entry into the teaching profession, with emphasis on ethical and professional behavior across competencies.

Candidates should hold an MA in a relevant field; PhD is an asset.

Qualifications

• MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary and/or Secondary) and/or principal; PhD is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of classroom practices, assessment, and ethical/professional practice.
• Experience teaching pre-service teachers; familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver EDEC 404-003 course sessions for pre-service teachers.
• Coordinate with the teaching team and plan course activities.
• Incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion into pedagogy.
• Utilize myCourses and Zoom to facilitate quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Classroom practices

Backward Design

Assessment

Ethical/professional practice

Education

MA in Education

PhD asset

Tools

myCourses

Zoom

Job description

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

Course Description: EDEC 404-003. Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Sec). Descriptions: Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behavior in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition to showcase working professional portfolios will be addressed. This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

Term: Winter 2027

Course Credits: 3

Location: Education Building (EDUC 629)

Schedule: Wednesday & Friday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Education: MA in a relevant field (i.e., K/Elementary and/or Secondary teacher and/or principal) PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset
• Expert knowledge and experience in: Classroom practices (lesson planning, Universal Backward Design, classroom management, assessment, ethical and professional practice) The Quebec Education program (QEP)
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation
• Teaching in the Quebec elementary/secondary school system

Other

• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers an asset.
• Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences
• Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset
• Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools

Other information

• Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
• Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting in advance of course start date
• A commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course, to achieve l’approche programme (as mandated by CAPFE)

Posting Period

• October 1-15, 2026
• Deadline to apply: October 15 (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.

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Course Title: Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Sec) Subject Code: EDEC 404 003 Location: Education Building Schedule: Wednesday & Friday 11:35 am-02:25 pm 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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