Course Lecturer EDEE Geography, History and Citizenship Education

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

Course Number-Section and

Title:

EDEE 280 760/762 Geography, History and Citizenship Education

Designed for elementary school teachers. A multi-disciplinary and cross-curricular investigation of various citizenship education themes, geographical regions and historical periods as outlined in the Quebec Education Program.

Posting Dates:
November 3 - 17, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
November 17, 2026; 11.59 p.m.

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

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term:
Winter 2027

Contract Dates:
March 15 - May 7, 2027

Course Dates:
March 29 - April 23, 2027

Schedule:

(Statuatory Holiday: March 29); 3 nights:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00- 9:15;
March 30, 31, April 1;
April 5;
April 12;
April 19

Location:

Kahnawà:ke

Travel from Montreal is covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 March 15 - May 7, 2027. Course dates are March 29 - April 23, 2027.

This course will be offered in person in Kahnawà:ke 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.

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Hiring Unit:

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

Course

Title:

Géographie, histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté

Subject Code:

EDEC 280 760/762

Location:

Kahnawà:ke

Schedule:

(Jour férié : 29 mars); 3 soirs : lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 18 h à 21 h 15; les 30 et…