Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 300 702 Special Topic: Foundational Teaching Practices in Indigenous Kindergarten and Elementary Classrooms
Course Description
Curriculum and Instruction: Selected topics and contemporary developments in the areas of elementary and/or secondary education. The content will vary from year to year and will be announced prior to registration.
Posting Dates: July 28 - August 10, 2026
Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2026
Contract Dates: September 7 - October 9, 2026
Course Dates: September 21 - 26, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: Kuujjuaq
Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems from Montreal 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, administrator 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, policy 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 September 7 - October 9, 2026. Course dates are September 21 - 26, 2026.
This course will be offered in-person in Kuujuaq 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.
Sujet spécial : Pratiques d’enseignement fondamentales dans les classes autochtones de maternelle et du primaire
