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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 355-001/002 Cognition and Education (CRNs: 2990/2991)
Course Description: Cognition and learning in educational domains and contexts. Contributions of cognitive science to issues in education including domain-specific and general knowledge and expertise, situated cognition and learning, cognitive apprenticeship, and uses of computers and networks as cognitive tools in educational settings.
Posting Dates: June 1 - June 12, 2026 (11:59PM)
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)
Number of Positions Available:
1
Term / Schedule:
Fall 2026 / Mon 08:35-11:25AM.; 31-AUG-2026 to 04-DEC-2026
Location / Endroit: EDUC 211 (Location subject to change)
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education
Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Learning Sciences, Human Development, or equivalent
Experience
Background related to Cognition and education
Knowledge of educational and psychological theories
Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings
Knowledge of modern and seminal methods common to the Learning Sciences an asset
Experience in college/university teaching in this subject
Other
If 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 17, 2026 to December 18, 2026. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.
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 (MCLIU) collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/employee-relations/assocs-unions
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:
Educational & Counselling Psychology
Course Title:
Cognition & Education
Subject Code:
EDPE 355 001/002
Location:
EDUC 211
Schedule:
Monday 8:35AM - 11:25AM
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-12
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