Course Lecturer EDEC 405-004 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University seeks an instructor for EDEC 405-004, a Winter 2027 course. The role requires teaching in French and guiding pre-service teachers through ethics and professional practice, with portfolio preparation and final field experience emphasis.

Qualifications include an MA in a relevant field; a PhD is an asset. Responsibilities include collaboration with DISE and attendance at coordination meetings.

Qualifications

• MA in a relevant field (K/Elementary and/or Secondary teacher and/or principal).
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
• Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• Experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary) in French to pre-service teachers.
• Prepare and coordinate field experiences and professional portfolios.
• Collaborate with the Department to plan and deliver the course.

Skills

Classroom practices

Assessment

Classroom management

Ethical practice

Universal Backward Design

Equity, diversity, inclusion

Blended teaching

Education

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

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (asset)

Tools

MyCourses

ZOOM

Job description

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 2027

Course Credits:

3

Location:

Education Building (EDUC 613)

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)

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 405 004

Location:

Education Building

Schedule:

Tuesday & Thursday 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].