Course Lecturer EDPI OFNIE F26

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

Course Number-Section and

Title:

EDPI 441 731/741

Students with Behaviour Difficulties Course Description Theoretical approaches and specific teaching methods appropriate to the needs of students with emotional or behaviour problems, including students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Multimodal team intervention approaches are emphasized. Application component: application of teaching methods with students experiencing behaviour difficulties.

Posting Dates:
September 15 - 28, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
September 28, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

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

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term:
Fall 2026

Course Dates:
November 24 - December 10, 2026

Contract Dates:
November 9 - December 25, 2026

Schedule:

Week 1 & 3:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.

- 4:00 p.m.;
Week 2:
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

-12:00 p.m. (online)

Location:

Chisasibi (731) / Mistissini (741)

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

• Education Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Learning Sciences, Human Development, or equivalent. 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 Knowledge of educational and psychological theories. Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings. Experience in college/university teaching in this subject or professional experience in teaching K-12. Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MELS) requirements.
• 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.

• Knowledge of the concepts of Inclusive Education.
• Training and experience working in schools with students with diverse needs.
• 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 delivered.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and a demonstrated ability to integrate pedagogical approaches grounded in equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous perspectives.
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system for which the course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses 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.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to adapt course content to the educational, social, cultural, and linguistic context of the community in which the course is being delivered.
• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance, online).

Effective dates of the appointment are November 9 - December 25, 2026. Course dates are November 24 - December 10, 2026. These courses will be offered in person in Chisasibi (731) and Mistissini (741) following the schedule above.

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