Course Lecturer EDEC 405-002 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 4,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education seeks an instructor for EDEC 405-002, Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). The course prepares candidates for final field experiences and entry into the teaching profession, emphasizing ethical and professional conduct and final portfolio presentations.

The course is not team-taught or online and runs Winter 2027 in Education Building (EDUC 539) on Tue & Thu mornings.

Qualifications

• 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: Expertise in classroom practices, familiarity with the QEP, and teaching in the Quebec elementary/secondary system.
• Other: Prior successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers; knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion; familiarity with online platforms to facilitate teaching and learning; experience teaching blended classes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour across professional competencies.
• Develop working professional portfolios and address l'approche programme (CAPFE requirements).

Skills

Classroom practices

QEP familiarity

Equity inclusion familiarity

Teaching pre-service courses

Blended classes experience

Digital teaching tools familiarity

Ethical professional practice

Professional portfolio development

Team coordination

Ontario/Quebec education knowledge

Education

MA in relevant field

PhD asset

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom

Online teaching platforms

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).

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.

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