Course Lecturer EDES 435-001 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for a part-time teaching appointment for Teaching Secondary Science 2 (EDES 435 001) in Winter 2027. The course is offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) in Education Building.

Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 – March 5, 2027. Candidates should hold an MA in science education and/or extensive teaching experience; a PhD is an asset.

Qualifications

• MA in science education and/or extensive experience in school/pedagogue education.
• PhD or equivalent is an asset in a relevant field.

Skills

Science pedagogy

Content knowledge

Pedagogy research

Master teacher

Quebec pedagogy

QEP knowledge

Equity inclusion

Online platforms

Blended teaching

Digital teaching tools

Practice-based pedagogy

Education

MA in science education

PhD asset

Tools

MyCourses

Zoom

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Title

Teaching Secondary Science 2

Subject Code

EDES 435 001

Term

Winter 2027

Course Credits

3

Location

Education Building (EDUC 358)

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday, 08:35 am-11:25 am

Appointment Dates

December 21, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education
  • 1. MA in a relevant field (i.e. science education) and/or extensive relevant experience as a school educator/pedagogue/community educator
  • 2. PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset
• Experience
  • 1. Expert knowledge of:
    • Secondary science pedagogy, as outlined in the course description
    • Scientific content and practices related to the secondary science curricula
    • Research on secondary science pedagogy
    • Research on secondary students' scientific thinking and practice
  • 2. Experience as a master teacher/instructor in science, mathematics, or a related field in the Quebec educational system
  • 3. Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP)
  • 4. 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
  • 6. Familiarity of and/or experience with practice-based pedagogies in science teacher education is an asset.

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 minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date

Posting Period

October 1-15, 2026

Deadline to Apply

October 15 (11:59 PM)

Additional Requirements

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.

Employment Equity 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].