Course Lecturer EDEC 405-002 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks an instructor for EDEC 405-002, Winter 2027, at Education Building (Montreal). The role focuses on preparing pre-service teachers for final field experience, with emphasis on ethical professional behavior and portfolio development.

Requirements include MA in a relevant field (PhD asset) and experience teaching similar courses. Familiarity with QEP and CAPFE is expected; position involves on-site delivery and possible blended components.

Qualifications

• Education: MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary and/or Secondary).
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
• Experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and CAPFE guidelines.
• Experience using myCourses, Zoom, and other online teaching tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior across all competencies.
• Coordinate course planning with the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.
• Deliver the course in-person with potential blended elements.

Skills

Course coordination

Classroom management

Ethical & professional practice

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Online teaching tools

Education

MA in a relevant field

PhD or equivalent (asset)

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom

Education technology

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title:

EDEC 405-002. Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary).

Description:

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 behaviour 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 539)

Schedule:

Tuesday & Thursday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Appointment dates:

December 21, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• 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.
• Experience:
  1. Expert knowledge and experience in:
     • Classroom practices (lesson planning, Universal Backward Design, classroom management, assessment, ethical and professional practice).
     • The Quebec Education program (QEP).
  2. Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
  3. 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:

• A commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
• Must be available to attend course coordination and planning in advance of the 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)

Eligibility Requirement:

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.

McGill University Equity and Diversity Statement:

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].