Course Lecturer EDES 334-001 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal is seeking an instructor to teach EDES 334-001, Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1, in Winter 2027. The appointment runs December 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027, with classes in the Education Building on Fridays 2:35 pm–5:25 pm for 3 credits.

Qualifications include a Master with MA in social studies education or extensive related teaching experience; a PhD or equivalent is an asset.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of methods for teaching the social studies curriculum in Quebec secondary schools.
• Disciplinary underpinnings of history within social studies instruction.
• Experience teaching similar undergraduate/graduate courses.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion pedagogy anchored in classroom practice.
• Familiarity with myCourses, Zoom, and blended teaching approaches.
• Knowledge of the Ministère de l’Éducation 13 competencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDES 334-001: Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1 in Winter 2027.
• Deliver lectures, design assessments, and provide student feedback.
• Foster inclusive, diverse learning experiences in a university setting.
• Coordinate with the Department for course delivery and scheduling.

Education

Master educator with an MA in social studies education or related field and/or extensive relevant experience as a school educator/teacher/pedagogue

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title

EDES 334-001. Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1.

Description

An examination of Quebec and other secondary school social studies curricula: Objectives; theoretical orientation; course structures; curriculum resources. Teaching and learning methodologies both common to the social studies and specific to the disciplines of history, geography, and economics.

Course modality

This course is not Team taught or offered online.

Term

Winter 2027

Course Credits

3

Location

Education Building (EDUC 211)

Schedule

Friday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Appointment dates

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education:
  
  
  
  • 1. Master educator with an MA in a relevant field (i.e. social studies education, social studies teaching and learning) and/or extensive relevant experience as a school educator/teacher/pedagogue
  
  
  • 2. PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1.Expert knowledge of:
    
    
    
    • Methods of teaching the social studies curriculum in the secondary schools of Quebec
    
    
    • Disciplinary underpinnings of the main area(s) of inquiry in the social studies and the ways in which they can be taught for meaning and understanding
    
    
    • The epistemological works of at least one main discipline underlying the social studies (history)
    
    
    • A diverse range of approaches, methods, and strategies for the teaching of social studies (history)
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • 2. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level
  
  
  • 3. Experience as a history/social studies teacher/educator in the Quebec educational system
  
  
  
  


• Other:
  
  
  
  • 1.Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion
  
  
  • 2.Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences
  
  
  • 3.Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset
  
  
  • 4.Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools
  
  
  • 5.Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation
  
  
  
  

Posting Period

October 1-15, 2026

Deadline to apply

October 15 (11:59 PM)

Notice

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.

Language requirement

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

Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1

Subject Code

EDES 334 001

Location

Education Building

Schedule

Friday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-15

Equity and Diversity 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 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].