Course Lecturer EDEA 245-703 OFNIE W26

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COURSE LECTURER POSTING EDEA 245-703 Cultural skills  OFNIE W26

This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach a 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 : EDEA 245-703

Course Description: Arts Education : Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. Topics will vary and be chosen from a range identified by instructors and students. Seasonally based and will cover Winter cultural skills.

Posting Dates:  January 15 -21, 2026

Application Deadline: January 21, 2026

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026

Course Dates: February 3 - 10, 2026

Contract dates: January 26 - February 20, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.

Location: Tasiuaq

Travel, 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’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.
• 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 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.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information: 

Effective dates of the appointment are January 26 - February 20,2026. Course dates are February 3 - 10, 2026.

This course will be offered in person in Tasiuaq  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. 

Office of First Nations & Inuit Education

Cultural Skills

EDEA 245 703

Tasiujaq

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.

2026-01-21