Course Lecturer EDEE 273 782 Elementary School Science 2

McGill University; California; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Accommodation provided

Per diems

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a course instructor to deliver EDEE 273 782: Elementary School Science 2 in Gesgapegiag during Winter 2027.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or substantial relevant experience) and demonstrate expertise in Indigenous education, curriculum design, and collaboration with school boards. Travel, lodging, and per diems are covered as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (exceptional cases considered with relevant experience).
• Expert knowledge of course content and Quebec education program (QEP).
• Experience in Indigenous pedagogy and integration of Indigenous knowledges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the course in person in Gesgapegiag during Winter 2027.
• Align course content with QEP and collaborating school board curriculum.
• Participate in course coordination and planning before start date.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Hiring Unit

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title

EDEE 273 782 Elementary School Science 2

Course Description

Elementary Education: A study of science programs and teaching strategies appropriate for providing elementary school children with an appreciation of the nature and method of science inquiry.

Posting Dates

November 3 - 17, 2026

Application Deadline

November 17, 2026; 11.59 p.m.

CL Credits

3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available

1

Term

Winter 2027

Contract Dates

January 18 - March 12, 2027

Course Dates

February 1 - 25, 2027

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30-8:45pm

Location

Gesgapegiag

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

Education

• A Master’s degree (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered)

Experience

• Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system for which this course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

Other

• Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.
• The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.

Additional Information

Effective dates of appointment are January 18 - March 12, 2027. Course instruction dates are February 1 - 25, 2027.

This course will be offered in person in Gesgapegiag.

Contractual and Language Requirements

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/fi les/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_fi nal_version_for_printing_0.pd

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.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions you may have.

Hiring Unit

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Course Title

Sciences au primaire 2

Subject Code

EDEE 273 782

Location

Gesgapegiag

Schedule

Lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 17 h 30 à 20 h 45

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-17

EEO 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].