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COURSE LECTURER POSTING - EDEE 245 Orientation to Education- 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: EDEE 245 Orientation to Education
Course Description: Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles.
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2025
Course Dates: September 2-19, 2025
Contract dates: August 19 – October 3, 2025
Instruction Schedule:
Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17: 9:00 am - noon; Sept. 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Kuujjuaq
The course will be delivered in the community.
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 Inuit 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 Inuit communities.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or instructional approaches grounded in Inuit 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.
• 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 days in advance of the course start date
• Preferred 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.
• Although, 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, the instructor will collaborate with an Inuktitut speaking Educational Support Specialist.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:
Effective dates of the appointment are August 19 – October 3,, 2025 Course dates are September 2-19, 2025.
This course will be offered in person in Kuujjuaq 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/mcliucollectiveagreement-finalversionforprinting0.pdf
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Hiring Unit:
Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
Course Title:
Orientation to Education
Subject Code:

Please refer the Job description for details