Course Lecturer EDSL 640-001 DISE W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for teaching EDSL 640: Language Awareness: Theory and Practice in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). The course runs Winter 2027 with a Monday evening schedule in SH680 294 and an appointment window from December 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

The candidate should have deep expertise in language awareness and L2 teaching, and contribute to a collaborative instructional team.

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Description

EDSL 640. Language Awareness: Theory and Practice.

Explores the concept of language awareness-learners’ and teachers’ explicit knowledge about and conscious perception of language in relation to its learning, teaching, and use. Will further outline possibilities for promoting learners’ language awareness in the L2 classroom.

This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

Term

Winter 2027

Course Credits

3

Location

SH680 294

Schedule

Monday, 05:35 pm-08:25 pm

Appointment dates

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

Education

1.PhD in Second Language Education or related area (in exceptional cases, PhD candidates and master teachers with an MA and extensive relevant experience, significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered)

Experience

• 1.Expert knowledge of course content as represented in current Course Catalogue description, including:
  • Concepts/theories of language awareness - learners and teachers explicit knowledge and perceptions of language in relation to L2 teaching and learning
  • Promotion of learners’ language awareness in L2 classrooms
• 2.Successful experience teaching similar course(s) is an asset
• 3.Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation

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 teaching and learning tools

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 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].