At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach a seminar on Indigenous education and community culture.
- Company: Join McGill University, a leader in higher education and research.
- Benefits: Engage with diverse communities and contribute to meaningful educational experiences.
- Other info: In-person teaching in Kahnawà:ke with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape future educators while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree or significant experience in Indigenous education required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
- Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
- Course Description
- Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 201 760/762
- First Year Professional Seminar
Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession.
Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role.
Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed.
Posting Dates: October 23 - November 6, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026; 11:59 p. m.
- CL Credits: 1 (This course is not team-taught)
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Term: Winter 2027
- Course Dates: January 5 - 22, 2027
- Contract dates: December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027
Schedule: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks of 3h 15: 6:00 p. m. - 9:15 p. m.
- 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.
- Additional Information
Effective dates of the appointment are December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027.
Course dates are January 5 - 22, 2027.
This course will be offered in-person in Kahnawà: ke following the schedule above.
You are covered by the working conditions specified in the Mc Gill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www. mcgill. ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0. pdf.
Mc Gill 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 ofnie. education@mcgill. ca with any questions you may have.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Support
Mc Gill 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.
Mc Gill 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.
About Mc Gill University
Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, Mc Gill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.
For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, Mc Gill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues.
Mc Gillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.
Mc Gill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.
- Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-06
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Course Lecturer EDEC 201 760/762 OFNIE W27 employer: McGill University
McGill University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Montreal. As an Assistant Professor, you will have access to extensive resources for research and teaching, along with opportunities for professional development and community engagement, making it a rewarding environment for academic growth and impactful contributions.
