Course Lecturer EDEE 280 782 OFNIE F26

Hiring Unit

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Hiring Unit

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

Course Title (English)

EDEC 280 782 Geography, History and Citizenship Education

Course Title (French)

Géographie, histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté

Subject Code

EDEE 280 782

Course Description

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

September 1 - 13, 2026

Application Deadline

September 13, 2026; 11:59pm

CL Credits

3 (This course is not team taught)

Number of Positions Available

1

Term

Fall 2026

Contract Dates

October 12 - December 4, 2026

Course Dates

October 26 - November 19, 2026

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30pm - 8:45pm

Lundi, mardi et jeudi, de 17 h 30 à 20 h 45

Location

Gesgapegiag

Gesgapegiag

Travel

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

Teaching Qualification Requirements

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.

Additional Information

Effective dates of the appointment are October 12 - December 4, 2026. Course dates are October 26 - November 19, 2026. This course will be offered in-person Gesgapegiag 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 f

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 ofnie.education@mcgill.ca with any questions you may have.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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