Course Lecturer EDEC 300 716 OFNIE F26

1000scholars; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Accommodation covered

Per diems

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Fall 2026 course instructor position in Indigenous education. The instructor will teach a 3-credit lecture series (EDEC 300 716) in Kuujjuaq from November 9–23, with travel and accommodations provided, and participate in course coordination.

The appointment emphasizes Indigenous knowledge, equity and inclusion, and adaptation to community context, with English proficiency required and McGill’s collective agreement applying.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Experience teaching or advising in the Quebec elementary system.
• Expert knowledge of course content as described.
• Familiarity with the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and partnering school-board curriculum.
• Ability to adapt course content to the educational, social and cultural context of communities.
• Willingness to participate in course coordination and planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the course in-person in Kuujjuaq according to the schedule.
• Coordinate planning with the course team and community partners.
• Integrate Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies into teaching practice.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 300 716 Special Topic: Foundational Teaching Practices in Indigenous Kindergarten and Elementary Classrooms

Course Description

Curriculum and Instruction: Selected topics and contemporary developments in the areas of elementary and/or secondary education. The content will vary from year to year and will be announced prior to registration.

Posting Dates: October 1 - October 14, 2026

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Fall 2026

Contract Dates: October 26 - December 11, 2026

Course Dates: November 9 - 23, 2026

Schedule: November 9 - 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., November 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Kuujjuaq

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems from Montreal are 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, policy 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.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:

Effective dates of the appointment are October 26 - December 11, 2026. Course dates are November 9 - 23, 2026.

This course will be offered in-person in Kuujuaq 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:

Sujets spéciaux: pratiques pédagogiques fondamentales dans les classes autochtones du préscolaire et du primaire

Subject Code:

EDEC 300 716

Location:

Kuujjuaq

Schedule:

Du 9 au 20 novembre, de 9 h à 12 h et de 13 h 15 à 14 h 15; le 23 novembre, de 9 h à 12 h

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-14

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].