Course Lecturer EDEC 289-716 OFNIE W26

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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nation and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 289 - 716 Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar

Course Description: Structure and morphology of Inuktitut for teachers working in that language. Use of orthography, both qaliujaaqpait (Roman script) and qaniujaaqpait (syllabics) as established by the Inuit Cultural Association.

Posting Dates: January 15 & 16, 2026

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

CL Credits: 3

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026

Course Dates: January 17 - 28, 2026

Contract dates: January 17 - February 13, 2026

Schedule: Jan 17&18: 9am-12pm & 1-4:30; pm; Jan 19-23 & Jan 26 6pm-9pm; Jan 24-27: 9am-12pm & 1-5pm;

Location: Kuujjuak 

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 or consultant in the partnering school system 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 instructional approaches 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 educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• 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. 

Additional Information:

Effective dates of appointment are January 17 - February 13, 2026. Course instruction dates are January 17 - 28, 2026  

This course will be offered in Kuujjuak in-person 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/fi les/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_fi nal_version_for_printing_0.pd f 

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. 

Please contact ofnie.education@mcgill.ca  with any questions you may have.

Office of First Nations & Inuit Education

Inuktitut Orthography & Grammar

EDEC 289 716

Kuujjuaq

Jan 17&18: 9am-12pm & 1-4:30; pm; Jan 19-23 & Jan 26 6pm-9pm; Jan 24-27: 9am-12pm & 1-5pm;

2026-01-16