Job Description

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course code and title:

EDEC 247-001/EDTL 607-002. Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education/Language and Policy in Quebec Education.

Description:

EDEC 247:The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families.

EDTL 607: Structure and organization of education in Quebec considered from historical, political, language, social, administrative and legal perspectives. Enables students to contribute to the educational system in their roles as leaders of educational thought and change. All addressed through the development of professional competencies.

This course is not Team taught or offered online.

Term:

Winter 2027

Credits:

3 credits

Location:

TBA

Schedule:

Thursday, 05:35 pm-08:25 pm

Appointment dates:

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

1. Master educator with a minimum completed Master’s degree in a relevant field; PhD preferred.
2. A teaching degree or equivalent

Experience

1. Demonstrated knowledge of course content.
2. Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP).
3. Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
4. Previous experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers an asset.
5. Experience teaching in the Quebec school system.

Other:

1. Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
2. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date.
3. A commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course, to achieve l’approche programme (as mandated by CAPFE)

Posting Period:

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

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 Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Title:

Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education / Language and Policy in Quebec Education

Subject Code:

EDEC 247 001/EDTL 607-002

Location:

Education Building

Schedule:

Thursday 05:35 pm-08:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15

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