Course Lecturer EDSL 300 OFNIE W26

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Hiring Unit:   Office of First Nations & Inuit Education 

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN): EDSL 300 Foundations of Second Language Education (English).

Course Description:  This introduction to the field of second language education provides an overview of the supporting disciplines (e.g., linguistics, psychology, sociology and education) and includes historical and analytical perspectives on the development of L2 teaching through an examination of approaches to L2 instruction and specific teaching methods.

Posting Dates: March 26 - 28, 2026

Application Deadline: March 28, 2026

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026 

Contract Dates: March 31 - April 16, 2026

Course dates: March 31 - April 16, 2026

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

Location: ONLINE

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

• Master’s degree in Second Language Education or related area (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered) 

• Teaching degree or equivalent in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) 

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

Experience

1. Expert knowledge of course content as represented in current eCalendar description including:  

• Foundations of second language teaching from linguistic, psychological, sociological and educational perspectives 

• History of methods 

• Current approaches and teaching methods 

2. Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) specific to ESL programs and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration

3. Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation 

4. Experience teaching ESL in Quebec elementary/secondary school system 

5. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers

6. Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

7. Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered. 

8. Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.  Experience developing curriculum and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies

Other

• Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors. 

• Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date 

• 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. 
• 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  March 31 - April 16, 2026. Course dates are March 31 - April 16, 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/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf.

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.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Title:

Foundations of Second Language Education

Subject Code:

EDSL 300

Location:

ONLINE

Schedule:

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

Deadline to Apply:

2026-03-28

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