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Course Lecturer EDPI 309 731 OFNIE F26
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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number - Section and Title: EDPI 309 731 Diverse Learners
Curriculum and Instruction: Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development (eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families.
Posting Dates: July 24 - August 3, 2026
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2026
Contract Dates: August 24 - October 12, 2026
Course Dates: September 9 - 27, 2026
Schedule: Sept 9 - 13; Sept 23-27: 2 sessions of Wed, Thr, Fri: 6pm – 9:15pm, Sat: 9am-12pm, 1:30pm-5pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm
Location: Chisasibi
Travel (flight), taxi fare/mileage, accommodations and per diem are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):
Education
- Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent.
- A 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)
Experience
- Knowledge of educational and psychological theories
- Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings
- Experience in college/university teaching in this subject or professional experience in teaching K-12
- Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES) requirements
- Knowledge of the concepts of Inclusive Education
- Training and experience working in schools with students with diverse needs.
- Expert 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 given in collaboration.
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Experience as a teacher, administrator, 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 instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
- Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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- 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.
- The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
- Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
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Additional Information:
Effective dates of the appointment are August 24 - October 12, 2026. Course dates are September 9 - 27, 2026.
This course will be offered in-person in Chisasibi 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.
Please contact ofnie.education@mcgill.ca with any questions you may have.
Hiring Unit:
Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuits (BEPNI)
Course Title:
Diversité des apprenants
Subject Code:
EDPI 309 731
Location:
Chisasibi
Schedule:
Du 9 au 13 septembre et du 23 au 27 septembre : 2 séances (mercredi, jeudi et vendredi : 18h00 - 21h15, samedi : 9h00 - 12h00 et 13h30 - 17h00, dimanche : 9h00 - 12h15)
Deadline to Apply:
2026-08-03
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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