Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title:

EDEA 342-001. Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education.

Description: Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.

This course is not Team taught or offered online.

Term:

Winter 2027

Credits:

3 credits

Location:

Education Building (EDUC 115)

Schedule:

Wednesday & Friday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Appointment Dates:

December 21, 2026 - March 5, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

1. Master educator with an MA in a relevant field e.g. Applied Drama, Drama in Community Contexts, Theatre, Acting) and/or extensive relevant experience as a school artist-educator in drama and theatre.
2. PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset .

Experience

1. Demonstrated knowledge of:

• How to use developmental drama in the elementary classroom.
• Theoretical and practical underpinnings of drama education.
• Using/integrating drama across the elementary curriculum.
• Planning, teaching and assessing drama education lessons and units.

1. Previous experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level and/or equivalent relevant teaching or professional experience.
2. Experience as a master teacher in drama education or theatre in the Quebec educational system.
3. Familiarity with the Professional Competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.

Other:

1. Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
2. Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
3. Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset .
4. Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools.

Posting Period:

October 1 - October 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)

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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 (DISE)

Course Title:

Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education

Subject Code:

EDEA 342 001

Location:

Education Building

Schedule:

Wednesday & Friday 11:35 am-02:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15

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