Course Lecturer EDEC 405-004 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a course instructor for the Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary) in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). The position runs Winter 2027 with weekly Tue/Thu classes in EDUC 613 and involves preparing preservice teachers for field work.

Requirements include an MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary or Secondary) and/or a PhD; experience teaching similar courses; strong knowledge of the Quebec Education program and ability to teach in

Qualifications

• Education: MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary and/or Secondary teacher and/or principal).
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
• Experience: teaching pre-service teachers and knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP).
• Familiarity with Ministère de l’Éducation competencies and teaching in Quebec system.
• Proficiency with online platforms (MyCourses, Zoom) for quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary).
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour across competencies.
• Support final field experience and portfolio development for preservice teachers.

Skills

Classroom practices

Backward Design

Equity, diversity and inclusion

French language proficiency

Education

MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary and/or Secondary teacher and/or principal)

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom

Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)Course code and title:EDEC 405-004. 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.This course is taught in French. A high level of proficiency in French and ability to teach in French are required.Term:Winter 2027Course Credits: 3Location:Education Building (EDUC 613)Schedule:Tuesday & Thursday, 11:35 am-02:25 pmAppointment dates:December 21, 2026 - March 5, 2027Teaching 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 assetKnowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusionFamiliarity using myCourses, ZOOM, and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiencesFamiliarity teaching blended classes is an assetFamiliarity 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 instructorsMust be available to attend course coordination and planning in advance of the course start dateA commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course, to achieve l'approche programme (as mandated by CAPFE)Posting Period: October 1-15, 2026Deadline 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 (Kindergarten/Elementary)Subject Code:EDEC 405 004Location:Education BuildingSchedule:Tuesday & Thursday 11:35 am-02:25 pmDeadline to Apply:2026-10-15McGill 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].