Course Lecturer EDEE 260-004 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Winter 2027 course instructor position in Reading Methods for Kindergarten/Elementary. The role requires a high level of proficiency in French and the ability to teach in French within Education Building (EDUC 133).

The appointment runs December 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027 and involves coordinating with a team of instructors. Applicants should hold an MA in reading methodologies (or related field) and ideally a PhD or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Mastery in teaching reading methods for elementary students.
• Advanced understanding of literacy development and QEP Language Arts context.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec education system is preferred.

Skills

Reading methods

Elementary education

French instruction

Education

MA in reading methodologies

PhD or equivalent (asset)

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title:

EDEE 260-004. Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary.

Description:

Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.

Course Delivery:

This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

Language:

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 133)

Schedule:

Tuesdays, 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Appointment dates:

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Education
• MA in a relevant field (i.e. Reading methodologies for elementary school-aged children, science of reading)
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset
• Experience
• 1.Experience as a master teacher/instructor in reading methods and/or extensive relevant experience as an elementary school educator/pedagogue.
• - Theory and practice of teaching reading in the k/elementary classrooms
• - Historical and contemporary issues affecting literacy/multi-literacies teaching
• - Science of reading: reading process and applications to teaching and learning
• - QEP Language Arts curriculum across all cycles
• - Planning, teaching and evaluation of reading
• - Theory and practice for struggling readers
• 2.Experience as a master teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system
• 3.Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP)
• 4.Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation
• Other
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level
• 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

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.

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].