Job Description

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This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach one course as a Course Lecturer. Course Lecturer positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU)-CSN.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):
EDPE 304-001/002/720 Measurement and Evaluation (CRNs: 3017/3018/3019)
ONLINE
Course Description
The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis.
Posting Dates (Supplemental Posting - 2 working days): August 15 - 18, 2025
Application Deadline: August 18, 2025 (11:59pm)
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available:
1
Term / Schedule:
Fall 2025 / MON 18:05-20:55; 27-AUG-2025 to 03-DEC-2025
Location: Online (Location subject to change)
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
EducationMaster's or PhD in Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent

ExperienceKnowledge of educational and psychological assessment Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings Experience in school teaching or working with teachers in professional development contexts on this topic Knowledge of Ministere de l'Education et de l'Enseignement superieur (MELS) requirements

OtherIf the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations in this course that meet the Department's expectations. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have taught the course at least twice If the applicant has not taught this course previously, but has taught in the hiring unit previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations that meet the Department's expectations 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

Additional Information:
Effective dates of appointment are August 20, 2025 to December 26, 2025. Course dates are August 27, 2025 to December 3, 2025. This course will be offered online.
Please contact ecp@mcgill.ca with any questions you may have.

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.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.

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

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Hiring Unit:
Educational & Counselling Psychology
Course Title:
Measurement and Evaluation
Subject Code:
EDPE 304 001/002/720
Location:
on-line
Schedule:
Monday 6:05 pm - 8:55 pm
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-18McGill 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.