Course Lecturer EDES 361-001 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Quebec; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), invites applications to teach EDES 361-001 Teaching Secondary English 1 in Winter 2027. The course examines materials for the high school English program and explores teaching language, literature, writing and drama in the secondary school.

This teaching assignment is not team-taught or offered online, and requires expertise in Quebec education standards, plus experience with diverse learners and online teaching tools such

Qualifications

• Education requirement includes MA in a relevant field; PhD or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience as a Secondary teacher/instructor in the Quebec education system.
• Familiarity with the Ministère de l’Éducation 13 professional competencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDES 361-001 Teaching Secondary English 1 in Winter 2027.
• Deliver content on high school English, language arts, literature, writing and drama.
• Assess student work and provide feedback in alignment with equity and inclusion.

Education

MA in English Language Arts (Secondary)

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Description

EDES 361-001. Teaching Secondary English 1.

Description: Examination of appropriate materials related to the high school English programs; exploration of various techniques of teaching language, literature, writing and dramatics in the secondary school.

This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

Term

Winter 2027

Course Credits

3

Location

Education Building (EDUC 113)

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday, 11:35 am-12:55 pm

Appointment Dates

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education
  • 1.MA in a relevant field (i.e. English Language Arts-Secondary programs).
  • 2.PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
• Experience
  • 1.Expert knowledge of: Quebec Education Plan (QEP) Secondary English Language Arts (SELA) competencies & Progression of Learning. Instructional strategies for ELA. Methods of evaluation in different ELA contexts . Lesson designs and learning evaluation situations using Understanding by Design framework.
  • 2.Experience as a Secondary master/teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system.
  • 3.Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation .
• Other
  • 1.Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  • 2.Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • 3.Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
  • 4.Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset.
  • 5.Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools.
• Other information
  • 1.Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors
  • 2.Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting in advance of course start date
  • 3.A commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course

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.

Course Title

Teaching Secondary English 1.

Subject Code

EDES 361 001

Location

Education Building

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday 11:35 am-12:55 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.

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