Course Lecturer EDPE 304 ECP W26

McGill University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Course Lecturer for EDPE 304-001 Measurement and Evaluation. The position requires a Master's or PhD in Psychology and knowledge of educational assessment. The course will be taught online from January 5 to April 14, 2026. Interested candidates must be authorized to work in Canada, with a commitment to equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD required in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of educational assessment is essential.
• Experience working with teachers in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course EDPE 304-001 Measurement and Evaluation.
• Assess student comprehension and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to program competencies.

Skills

Knowledge of educational and psychological assessment

Experience in school teaching

Knowledge of MELS requirements

Education

Master's or PhD in Educational Psychology

Job description

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Hiring Unit

Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Course Information

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN): EDPE 304-001 Measurement and Evaluation (CRN: 6917)

Course Description

The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis.

Posting Details

Posting Dates: October 1-15, 2025 (00:00am)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59pm)

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term / Schedule: Winter 2025 / TUES, THURS 8:35-11:25am; 05-JAN-2026 to 14-APR-2026

Location: Online (Location subject to change)

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessment
• Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings
• Experience in school teaching or working with teachers in professional development contexts on this topic
• Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MELS) requirements

Other

• If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, they are eligible to apply. This condition does not apply to applicants who have taught the course at least twice.
• If the applicant has not taught this course previously but has taught in the hiring unit, they are eligible to apply.
• 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.

Additional Information

Effective dates of appointment are December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Course dates are from January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions you may have.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement.

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 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.

Diversity and Equity

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.