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Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Course Details:
Title and number: EDEE 270. Elementary School Science.(PIF)
Course Credits: 3
Term: Fall 2025
Course 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 taught electronically or online.
Location: EDUC 360
Schedule: Fridays, 11:35 am-02:25 pm
Position Summary:
Official course dates are: August 27 - December 3, 2025
Effective dates of appointment are: August 20 - December 26, 2025
Number of positions available: 1This course is not Team taught.
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
EducationMaster'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). Education degree or equivalent, and experience teaching in science with elementary-aged children.

ExperienceExpert knowledge of course content: elementary science pedagogy, as outlined in the course description. Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) specifically in relation to elementary science. Familiarity with the 13 Professional Competencies specified by the Ministere de l'Education. Experience teaching science in the Quebec education school system. Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.

OtherCommitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors. Experience and ability to coordinate and manage a team of teaching assistants for accompanying laboratories. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date.

Other information
This course section is taught in French. A high level of proficiency in French and ability to teach in French are required.Art

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15.07:

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their application on the University's Career Website during the posting period specified in article 15.04a), indicating, in order of preference, on the form, reproduced in Appendix 11, the Courses in which they

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interested and the number of courses they wish to give. If a candidate is unable to access the University's career website due to a technical system issue, they may submit their application in writing, in hard copy or electronically to the Department Chair.Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located

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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.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in Education
Course Title:
Elementary School Science
Subject Code:
EDEE 270 004
Location:
EDUC 360
Schedule:
Fridays 11:35-14:25
Deadline to Apply:
2025-06-26McGill 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.