Course Lecturer EDEM 502 782 OFNIE S26

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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 – 782 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:  April 2 - 12, 2026

Application Deadline: April 12, 2026

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Summer 2026

Contract Dates: April 23 - June 5, 2026

Course Dates: May 4 - 28, 2026

Schedule:

In-person: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30-8:45pm

Location:

Gesgapegiag

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 April 23 - June 5, 2026. Course dates are May 4 - 28, 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 [email protected]  with any questions you may have.

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Title:

Indigenous Family Dynamics and Support Institutions

Subject Code:

EDEM 502 782

Location:

Gesgapegiag

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30-8:45pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-04-12

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, [email protected].