Course Lecturer EDEE 270-710 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. 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 (CRN): EDEE 270-710, Elementary School Science  

Course Description: Elementary Education: Science as a means of exploring and explaining our environment. A study of some of the fundamental concepts and process skills common to most elementary programs.

Posting Dates: January 15 - 21, 2026

Application Deadline: January 21, 2026

CL Credits: 3

Number of Positions Available: 1 (This course is not team-taught.)

Term: Winter 2026

Schedule: Mon., Tues., Thurs: 5:30 - 8:45

Location: Kanehsatake

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, administrator, 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, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors 

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 26 - March 6, 2026. Course instruction dates are February 2 - February 26, 2026

This course will be offered in-person and on line in Kanehsatake 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

Elementary School Science 1

EDEE 270 710

Kanehsatake

Mon., Tues., Thurs: 5:30 - 8:45

2026-01-21