Course Lecturer EDEC 405 731/756 OFNIE W27

McGill University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for the Winter 2027 course: EDEC 405 731/756 Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem). The appointment supports in-person sessions in Chisasibi (731) and Waskaganish (756) with a December 21, 2026 start and February 5, 2027 end date.

Strong preference for Indigenous knowledge integration and adaptation to local contexts. The posting emphasizes a Master’s degree, experience with the Quebec education program, and prior teaching in Indigenous contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field; exceptional experience may be considered in lieu.
• Expert knowledge of course content as described in the course materials.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education programme (QEP) and partnered school board curriculum.
• Familiarity with the Ministère de l’Éducation’s 13 professional competencies.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Experience teaching Indigenous communities and similar courses to pre-service teachers.
• Experience developing curriculum grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Willingness to adapt the course to the educational and cultural context of the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for final field experience and entry into teaching.
• Facilitate professional portfolios and transitions into the teaching profession.
• Coordinate course activities and plan with the community two weeks prior to start date.
• Deliver content in-person in Chisasibi and Waskaganish as scheduled.
• Ensure alignment with McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreements.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title:

EDEC 405 731/756 Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem).

Course Description:

Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition to showcase working professional portfolios will be addressed.

Posting Dates

October 30 - November 15, 2026

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits:

3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available:

2

Term:

Winter 2027

Course Dates

January 5 - 21, 2027

Contract dates

December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027

Schedule:

Wk 1 & 3 (in person): T,W & R, 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm; Wk 2 (online): T & R, 9am-12pm

Location:

Chisasibi (731); Waskaganish (756)

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 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 and/or instructional approaches 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 field.
• 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.

Informationsupplémentaires/Additional Information:

Effective dates of the appointment are December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027. Course dates are January 5 - 21, 2027.

This course will be offered in-person in Chisasibi (731) and Waskaganish (756) 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. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions you may have.

Hiring Unit:

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

Course Title:

Quatrième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire)

Subject Code:

EDEC 405 731/756

Location:

Chisasibi (731); Waskaganish (756)

Schedule:

Semaines 1 et 3 (en personne) : mardi, mercredi et jeudi, de 9 h à 12 h et de 13 h 30 à 16 h; semaine 2 (en ligne) : mardi et jeudi, de 9 h à 12 h

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-15

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].