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Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Course code and title:
EDSL 300. Foundations of L2 Education.
Description: This introduction to the field of second language education provides an overview of the supporting disciplines (e.g., linguistics, psychology, sociology and education) and includes historical and analytical perspectives on the development of L2 teaching through an examination of approaches to L2 instruction and specific teaching methods.
This course is not Team taught or offered online.
Term:
Fall 2026
Credits:
3 credits
Location:
Education Building (EDUC 624)
Schedule:
Friday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
Education:
1. Master’s degree in Second Language Education or related area (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered).
2. Teaching degree or equivalent in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
3. PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
Experience:
1. Expert knowledge of course content as represented in current eCalendar description including:
2. Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
3. Experience teaching ESL in Quebec elementary/secondary French school system.
4. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
Other:
1. Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
2. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date.
3. Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
4. Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
5. Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset.
6. Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools.
Posting Period:
June 1, 2026 – June 12, 2026 (11:59 PM)
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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.
Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Foundations of L2 Education
EDSL 300 001
Education Building
2026-06-12
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