Course Lecturer EDEC 342 OFNIE W26

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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 Nation and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 342 715 Intermediate Indigenous Language

Course Description

Curriculum and Instruction: A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences.

Posting Dates: December 9 - December 19, 2025

Application deadline: December 19, 2025

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026

Contract Dates:

January 12 - February 27, 2026

Course Dates:

January 26 - February 13, 2026

Schedule:

Wk 1, Jan 26-30: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 2: Feb 1-6: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 3, Feb 9-13: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

Kuujjuaq

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 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 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:

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 and Inuit Education

Intermediate Inuktitut

EDEC 342 715

Kuujjuaq

Wk 1, Jan 26-30: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 2: Feb 1-6: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 3, Feb 9-13: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm

2025-12-19