Course Lecturer EDEC OFNIE W27

Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition to showcase working professional portfolios will be addressed.

October 30 - November 15, 2026

November 15, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

3 (This course is not team-taught)

2

Winter 2027

January 5 - 21, 2027

December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027

Wk 1 & 3 (in person): T,W & R, 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm;
Wk 2 (online): T & R, 9am-12pm

Chisasibi (731);
Waskaganish (756)

• 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).

• 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 and/or consultant in the partnering school board 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 and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

• 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.

Effective dates of the appointment are December 21, 2026 - February 5, 2027. Course dates are January 5 - 21, 2027.

This course will be offered in-person in Chisasibi (731) and Waskaganish (756) following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement;

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  with any questions you may have.

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Quatrième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire)

EDEC 405 731/756

Chisasibi (731);
Waskaganish (756)

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