Course Lecturer EDEE 353 716 OFNIE W27

McGill University; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 5,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Accommodation and per diem

Job summary

McGill University in Canada seeks a qualified instructor for the Winter 2027 course Troisième séminaire professionnel (EDEE 353 716). The position is based in Kuujjuaq and involves in-person delivery January 6–19, 2027 with December 22, 2026–February 2, 2027 contract dates.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience), possess strong knowledge of the Quebec Education program and Indigenous education, and be prepared to adapt content to Indigenous communities’ educational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; exceptional candidates may be considered without a Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of course content as described in the course description and strong understanding of Indigenous education contexts.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the local school board curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate the course in-person in Kuujjuaq.
• Participate in course planning and coordination activities before start date.
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt course content to community educational, social, and cultural contexts.

Skills

Teaching experience

Indigenous education

Cross-cultural/ Equity

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN): EDEE 353 716

Course Title: Troisième séminaire professionnel

Course Description

Elementary Education: Theory-based strategies for setting up, managing and teaching in the elementary school classroom. Methods for integrating the individual subject areas in the elementary school curriculum, using the Quebec curriculum as the primary example. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed.

Posting Information

Posting Dates: October 30 - November 15, 2026

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

Term: Winter 2027

Course Dates: January 6 - 19, 2027

Contract dates: December 22, 2026 - February 2, 2027

Schedule

Jan 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18: 9:00 am - noon and 1:15-2:15;

Jan 19: 9 am - noon

Location

Kuujjuaq

Benefits

• Travel from Montreal, taxi/mileage, flight, accommodation and per diem 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, and/or consultant in the partnering school board 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

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information: Effective dates of the appointment are December 22, 2026 - February 2, 2027. Course dates are January 6 - 19, 2027. This course will be offered in-person in person in Kuujjuaq following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf

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.

Recruitment Approach

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].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

French Block

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

Course Title: Troisième séminaire professionnel

Subject Code: EDEE 353 716

Location: Kuujjuaq

Schedule: Les 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 et 18 janvier, de 9 h à 12 h et de 13 h 15 à 14 h 15; le 19 janvier, de 9 h à 12 h

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-15