Course Lecturer EDEC 602 OFNIE W26
McGill University
Posted: January 21, 2026
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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). 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. Course Number-Section and Title (CRN): EDEC 602-780 Foundations in Curriculum (CRN: 8206) Hiring Unit: Office of First Nation and Inuit Education (OFNIE) Course Description: This course introduces the field of curriculum studies, including a historical approach to the discourses, debates and issues that have shaped it. Students will actively explore relationships between curriculum theory and professional as well as pedagogical practice. Posting Dates: January 21 - 30, 2026 (10 day posting) Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught) Number of Positions Available: 1 Term: Winter 2026 Course Dates: February 16 – March 20 , 2026 Contract dates : February 2 – April 3, 2026 Schedule: Asynchronous online (evenings) Location / Endroit: Online Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs): Éducation /Education: PhD in Education/Curriculum Studies, or equivalent (in exceptional cases, PhD candidates or MA graduates / master teachers with extensive experience in the field of education will be considered). Expérience/Experience: Professional experience in teaching K-12 Expert knowledge in curriculum theory, the relationship of curriculum theory to professional practice, and the application of theory to authentic settings. Expert knowledge of the principles and processes of curriculum development as they relate to language and culture programming in Indigenous communities. Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) in Indigenous communities. Familiarity with the 13 professiona l competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation Experience working with Indigenous education authorities and schools. Experience as a school administrator, institutional leader, community leader or master teacher/instructor 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. Autre/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 Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the graduate level Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion Familiarity using myCourses , ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools This course must be modified to the cultural, social and educational contexts of the community in which it is being given. 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. Information supplémentaires/Additional Information: Effective dates of the appointment are February 2 – April 3, 2026 . Course dates are February 16 – March 20 , 2026 . This course will be offered online 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. Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations & Inuit Education Course Title: Foundations in Curriculum Subject Code: EDEC 602 780 Location: online Schedule: Asynchronous (evenings) Deadline to Apply: 2026-01-30 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .