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 .
Hiring Unit:
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):
EDPI 526-001/002/771 Supporting Students' Strengths and Talents (CRNs: 2452; 2453; 2454)
Course Description
The psychology and practice of supporting the strengths and talents of all students across educational and community settings . Strength and talent-based programs and activities, assessments to discover student strengths and talents, classroom adaptations, application of strength and talent-based approaches to curriculum design.
Posting Dates: October 1-15, 2025 (00:00 AM)
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (12:59 PM)
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term / Schedule:

• Winter 2026 / Mon. 6:05-8:55 pm; 05-JAN-2026 to 14-APR-2026

Location / Endroit:
EDUC 216 (Location subject to change)
Exigences de Qualification Pour L'Enseignement/Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education/Education
Master's or PhD in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent
Experience/Experience
Demonstrated familiarity with inclusive education and working with diverse populations
Graduate level training in strength based approaches for all students
Experience working with teachers
Autre/Other

• If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, they are eligible to apply. This condition 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, they are eligible to apply.
• 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 December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Course dates are from January 5, 2026 to April 14, 2026. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.
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You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; .
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.
Hiring Unit: Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Course Title: Supporting Students' Strengths and Talents.
Subject Code: EDPI 526 001; 002; 771
Location: EDUC 216
Schedule: Monday 06:05 pm-08:55 pm
Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-15
McGill 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, .

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