Course Lecturer EDEM 502 715 OFNIE W26

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

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):

Course Lecturer Posting EDEM 502 – 715 Indigenous Family Dynamics and Support Institutions

Course Description

Examination of Indigenous family dynamics and educational, social and administrative institutions that support families in the learning process. A study of the interdependency of the various institutions affecting the education of Indigenous children. Relationships of non-educational to educational services.

Posting Dates:  December 5 - December 15, 2025

Application Deadline: December 15

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026

Contract Dates: December 22, 2025 - February 6, 2026

Course Dates: January 5 - January 23, 2026

Schedule:

In-person: Wk 1, Jan 5-9: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 2: Jan 12-16: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 3, Jan 19-23: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

715 Kuujjuaq

Travel (mileage) 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 given in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
• 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.
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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 meetings 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 the appointment are December 22, 2025 - February 6, 2026. Course dates are January 6 - January 23, 2026.

This course will be offered in-person in Kuujjuaq 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

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 Educations

Indigenous Family Dynamics and Support Institutions

EDEM 502 715

Kuujjuaq

Wk 1, Jan 5-9: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 2: Jan 12-16: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm; Wk 3, Jan 19-23: M, T, R, F 9:00am - 11:30am & W 9:00am - 12:00pm

2025-12-15