Course Lecturer EDES 461-001 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) invites applications to teach EDES 461: Teaching Secondary English 2 for Winter 2027. The course explores advanced inquiry into special interest areas in English Language Arts, with parts delivered in school settings and in-person sessions at the Education Building (EDUC 433).

Qualifications include an MA in English Education; a PhD or equivalent is an asset.

Qualifications

• Master educator with expert knowledge of literacy education for Secondary cycles.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDES 461 to pre-service teachers, including in-school components.
• Coordinate course planning and attend coordination meetings.
• Utilize myCourses and Zoom to support quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Literacy education

Critical literacy

Multiliteracies

Equity & inclusion

Education

MA in English Education

PhD or equivalent (asset)

Tools

myCourses

ZOOM

Blended teaching tools

Job description

Job Description

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Course code and title: EDES 461. Teaching Secondary English 2. Description: Advanced inquiry into special interest areas in the teaching of Secondary English Language Arts in light of contemporary theory and research. Parts of this course may be undertaken in school settings. This course is not team taught or offered online. Term: Winter 2027 Course Credits: 3 Location: Education Building (EDUC 433) Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 - March 5 , 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education 1.MA in a relevant field (i.e. English Language Arts & Multiliteracies). 2.PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.

Experience

• 1.Master educator with expert knowledge of: Literacy and/or literacy education for Secondary cycles. Critical literacy approaches (critical, digital and activist guides for teaching). Multi-modal. multi-literacy pedagogy for Secondary cycles. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers Quebec Education Plan (QEP) Secondary English Language Arts (SELA) competencies & Progression of Learning. 2.Experience as a 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 Information

Posting Period: October 1-15, 2026 Deadline to apply: October 15 (11:59 PM)

Eligibility

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.

Hiring Unit (repeat)

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) Course Title: Teaching Secondary English 2 Subject Code: EDES 461 001 Location: Education Building Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 02:35 pm-05:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

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].

About the Institution

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