Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 203 731/761 F26 – Communication in Education
Course Description: Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication.
Posting Dates: July 16 - 29, 2026
Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available: 2
Term: Fall 2026
Contract dates: August 18 - October 2, 2026
Course Dates: September 1 - 17, 2026
Schedule: Wk 1 & 3: T,W & R, 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm; Wk 2 (Online): T & R, 9am-12pm
Location: Chisasibi (731); Waswanipi (761)
Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
Education
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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
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Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
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Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
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Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
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Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
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Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
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Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
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Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
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Experience developing curriculum and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
Other
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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.
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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.
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Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
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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.
Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:
Effective dates of the appointment are August 18 - October 2, 2026. Course dates are September 1 - 17, 2026.
This course will be offered in person in Chisasibi and Waswanipi 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.
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 [email protected] with any questions you may have
