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Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Course code and title:
EDEE 270-001. Elementary School Science.
Description: Science as a means of exploring and explaining our environment. A study of some of the fundamental concepts and process skills common to most elementary programs.
This course is not Team taught or offered online.
Term:
Fall 2026
Credits:
3 credits
Location:
Education Building (EDUC 360)
Schedule:
Tuesday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
Education:
1. Master’s degree related to science education (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. Education degree or equivalent, and experience teaching in science with elementary-aged children.
Experience:
1. Expert knowledge of course content: elementary science pedagogy, as outlined in the course description.
2. Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) specifically in relation to elementary science.
3. Familiarity with the Professional Competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
4. Experience teaching science in the Quebec education school system.
5. 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. Experience and ability to coordinate and manage a team of teaching assistants for accompanying laboratories.
3. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date.
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)
Elementary School Science
EDEE 270 001
Education Building
2026-06-12
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