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COURSE LECTURER POSTING - EDEC 253 Second Professional Seminar- OFNIE F25

This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach one course as a Course Lecturer. Course lecturer positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU)-CSN.

Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Number-Section and Title:  EDEC 253 782 F25– Second Professional Seminar

Course Description: Preparation for the second field experience through development of basic practices in planning and teaching in elementary school classrooms. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed.

CL Credits: 1 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Fall 2025

Course Dates: September 29th – October 4, 2025

Contract dates: September 15th - October 18, 2025

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm;

September 30: 3.5 hrs; Oct 2.: 3.5 hrs; Oct.4: 9-4: 6.5 hrs

Location: Gesgapegiag

Travel from Montreal, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems 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’ÉducationKnowledge 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

If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations in this course that meet the Department’s expectations. This requirement 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 previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations that meet the Department’s expectations.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.This course must be modified to the cultural, social and educational contexts of the community in which it is being given.Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start datePreferred candidate will have demonstrated cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts and connection to First Nations and Inuit communities.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information: 

Effective dates of the appointment are September 15th - October 4, 2025. Course dates are September 29th – October 18, 2025.

This course will be offered in person in Gesgapegiag 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. 

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Title:

Second Professional Seminar-

Subject Code:

EDEC 253 782

Location:

Gesgapegiag

Schedule:

September 30: 3.5 hrs; Oct 2.: 3.5 hrs; Oct.4: 9-4: 6 hrs

Deadline to Apply:

2025-08-22

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.