In-Person Mohawk Language Lecturer (Fall 2026)

McGill University; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University, through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE), seeks an instructor for Langue mohawk 1 (EDEC 277 760). The course will be offered in Kahnawà:ke with sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings (18:00–21:15) during Fall 2026.

The instructor must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, possess expert Mohawk content knowledge, and be prepared to adapt the curriculum to community context while engaging in course planning prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; exceptional cases may be considered with relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of Mohawk language content as described in course description.
• Familiarity with Quebec education program (QEP) and partnering school board curriculum.
• Knowledge of the 13 Ministère de l’Éducation competencies.
• Understanding of colonialism impact and equity, diversity, and inclusion in pedagogy.
• Experience teaching or consulting for the partnering school board.
• Experience teaching in Quebec elementary school system.
• Experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers and Indigenous communities.
• Ability to develop curriculum grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Willingness to adapt course content to community context and needs.

Responsibilities

• Modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community.
• Participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approx. two weeks in advance; online format).
• Deliver Mohawk Language 1 course in person in Kahnawà:ke as scheduled.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge pedagogy

Equity & inclusion

Course coordination

Adaptive teaching

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

McGill University, through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE), seeks an instructor for Langue mohawk 1 (EDEC 277 760). The course will be offered in Kahnawà:ke with sessions Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings (18:00–21:15) during Fall 2026.

The instructor must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, possess expert Mohawk content knowledge, and be prepared to adapt the curriculum to community context while engaging in course planning prior to start date.