Course Lecturer EDSL 350 760/762 OFNIE W27

McGill University; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

In-person instruction

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for course lecturers in EDSL 350 760/762 Essentials of English Grammar offered Winter 2027 in Kahnawà:ke. The position requires a Master’s degree, deep knowledge of course content, and experience teaching ESL learners, with sensitivity to Indigenous contexts and equity.

Travel from Montreal is covered; the appointment runs Feb 8 to Apr 9, 2027 with classes Feb 22 to March 26, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent in education or related field.
• Significant teaching experience relevant to ESL/EFL and course content.
• Familiarity with Quebec Education Program (QEP) and local curricula.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous issues and equity in education.
• Experience developing curriculum and pedagogical approaches with Indigenous knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course instruction and lead in-person sessions in Kahnawà:ke.
• Assess student work and provide feedback within the term.
• Coordinate course delivery with partner school boards and OFNIE.
• Adapt content to community context and evolving program requirements.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Hiring Unit

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title

EDSL 350 760/762 Essentials of English Grammar

Description

Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners.

Posting Dates

November 3 - 17, 2026

Application Deadline

November 17, 2026; 11.59 p.m.

CL Credits

3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available

2

Term

Winter 2027

Contract Dates

February 8 - April 9, 2027

Course Dates

February 22 - March 26, 2027

Schedule

(March break - McGill March 1-5; Statuatory Holiday: March 26 ); 3 nights: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00- 9:15; Feb 22-26; March 8-12; March 15-19; March 22-26

Location

Kahnawà:ke

Travel from Montreal is covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

• Education: A Master’s degree (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered).
• Experience: Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Other: Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the fiield. The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered. Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format). Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information

Effective dates of the appointment are February 8 - April 9, 2027. Course dates are February 22 - March 26, 2027. This course will be offered in person in Kahnawà:ke following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf

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 (Second instance)

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Course Title

Les bases de la grammaire anglaise

Subject Code

EDSL 350 760/762

Location (Second instance)

Kahnawà:ke

Schedule (Second instance)

(Semaine de relâche de McGill : du 1er au 5 mars; jour férié : 26 mars); 3 soirs : lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 18 h à 21 h 15; du 22 au 26 février; du 8 au 12 mars; du 15 au 19 mars; du 22 au 26 mars

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-17

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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