Course Lecturer EDEA 245 731/756 OFNIE W27
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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number-Section and Title: EDEA 245 731/756 Cultural Skills Winter
Course Description: Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. Topics will vary and be chosen from a range identified by instructors and students. Seasonally based and will cover Winter cultural skills.
Posting Dates: November 11 - 25, 2026
Application Deadline: November 25, 2026; 11:59 p.m.
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available: 2
Term: Winter 2027
Course Dates: March 2 - 18, 2027
Contract dates: February 15 - April 2, 2027
Schedule: Mar 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 18; 6 days: 9 am-4 pm -intensive - lunch is part of course
Location: Chisasibi (731), Waskaganish (756)
Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems 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 giving in collaboration.
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
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.
- The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
- Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
Additional Information:
Effective dates of appointment are February 15 - April 2, 2027. Course instruction dates are March 2 - 18, 2027.
This course will be offered in person in Chisasibi (731) and Waskaganish (756).
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.
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Core Responsibilities
The lecturer will develop and deliver a course on Indigenous cultural skills, including art, music, and handicrafts, to students in Chisasibi and Waskaganish. They are responsible for coordinating course planning, adapting content to the local cultural context, and integrating pedagogical approaches aligned with equity and diversity.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and possess expert knowledge of the course content and the Quebec Education Program. Proven experience teaching in Indigenous communities and familiarity with the impact of colonialism on these communities are required.
Benefits
- Travel coverage
- Mileage reimbursement
- Accommodation coverage
- Per diems
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