Course Lecturer EDSL 330-001 DISE W27

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks an instructor for EDSL 330, Literacy 1: Teaching Reading in ESL, Winter 2027. Location: Education Building ( EDUC 211 ). Schedule: Tue 11:35AM–02:25PM. Appointment: Dec 21, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027. Not online or team-taught. Must hold a Master’s in Second Language Education or TESL credential.

Experience in ESL pedagogy, familiarity with Quebec’s education program (QEP), and ability to collaborate with instructors are essential. Applications welcome for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Second Language Education or related field required; exceptional experience considered.
• TESL credential or teaching degree essential.
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
• Expert ESL pedagogy knowledge and current literacy theory.
• Experience teaching ESL in Quebec elementary/secondary systems.
• Ability to coordinate courses with a team of instructors.

Skills

ESL pedagogy

TESL methods

Course coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Second Language Education

Teaching degree or TESL credential

PhD in a relevant field (asset)

Tools

myCourses

Zoom

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title: EDSL 330. Literacy 1:Teaching Reading in ESL.

Course Title: Literacy 1:Teaching Reading in ESL

Subject Code: EDSL 330 001

Location: Education Building (EDUC 211)

Schedule: Tuesday, 11:35AM-02:25PM

Term: Winter 2027

Course Credits: 3

Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Description: Examines current literacy theory and practice, focusing on the teaching of reading skills for the comprehension and appreciation of texts in various genres, formats and functions, in ESL for elementary and secondary level students. Top-down and bottom-up reading processes; cultural and general background knowledge; knowledge of language including grammar and vocabulary are addressed.

This course is not team taught or offered online.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

• Education 1.Master’s degree in Second Language Education or related to the course content (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered)
• 2.Teaching degree or equivalent in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• 3.PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

Experience

• 1. Expert knowledge of course content and ESL pedagogy as represented in current eCalendar description, including: Current L2 literacy theory and practice Teaching of L2 reading skills for the comprehension and appreciation of texts in various genres, formats and functions Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP)
• 2. Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation
• 3. Experience teaching ESL in the Quebec elementary/secondary French school system
• 4. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers

Other

• 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
• 3.Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion
• 4.Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences
• 5.Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset.
• 6.Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital and pedagogical teaching and learning tools.

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

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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.

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].

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