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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 201 716 - First Year Professional Seminar
Course Description: Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession. Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed.
Posting Dates: Sept 25 - Oct 05, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2025
CL Credits: 1 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2025
Course Dates: Nov 10 - Nov 14, 2025
Contract dates: Oct 27 - Nov 28, 2025
Schedule: Nov 10, 12, 13, 14: 8:45 am - noon/Tutoring 1:30 -4:00 pm
Location: Kuujjuaq
Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
EducationA 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).

ExperienceExpert 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 Ministere de l'Education Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion. Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board 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 and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

OtherAdherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field. This course must be modified to the cultural, social and educational contexts of the community in which it is being given. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start date Preferred candidate will have demonstrated cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts and connection to First Nations and Inuit communities.

Information supplementaires/Additional Information:
Effective dates of the appointment are Oct 27- Nov 28, 2025. Course dates are Nov 10- 14, 2025
This course will be offered in person in Kuujjuaq 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.
Hiring Unit:
Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
Course Title:
First Year Professional Seminar
Subject Code:
EDEC 201 716
Location:
Kuujjuaq
Schedule:
Nov 10, 12, 13, 14: 8:45 am - noon/Tutoring 1:30 -4:00 pm
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-05McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.