Course Lecturer EDEC 242 - 731/761 OFNIE W26

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COURSE LECTURER POSTING EDEC 242 - 731/761

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

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 242 - 731/761 Cree Language 2

Course Description: Students will study the morphology and syntax analysis of Cree at a more advanced level and begin the study of word generation conventions. In addition, features of Cree that are difficult in first language acquisition will be highlighted and implications for classroom practice discussed.

Posting Dates: February 05 - February 14, 2026

Application Deadline: February 14, 2026

CL Credits: 3

Number of Positions Available: 2 (This Course is not Team Taught)

Term: Winter 2026

Course Dates: March 3 - March 19, 2026

Contract Dates: March 3 - April 2, 2026

Schedule: Wk 1 & 3: T,W & R, 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm; Wk 2 (Online): T & R, 9am-12pm 

Location:

731 Chisasibi

761 Waswanipi

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

• 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/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

• 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 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:

This course will be offered in-person and online in Chisasibi and Waswanipi, 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 [email protected]  with any questions you may have.

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Title:

Cree Language 2

Subject Code:

EDEC 242 731/761

Location:

Chisasibi / Waswanipi

Schedule:

Wk 1 & 3: T,W & R, 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm; Wk 2 (Online): T & R, 9am-12pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-02-14

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