Course Lecturer EDEM 660 OFNIE F26

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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEM 660 Community, Relations in Education

Course Description: Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Examines the role of school community relations to foster high quality learning environments. Explores and discusses methods for encouraging public involvement in education, the role of the leader in facilitating community engagement, and issues and dilemmas in community relations.

Posting Dates: July 30 - August 13, 2026

Application Deadline: August 13, 2026; 11:59 PM

CL Credits: 3

Number of Positions Available: 1 (This course is not team-taught.)

Term: Fall 2026

Contract Dates: October 5 - December 4, 2026

Course Dates: October 19 - November 20, 2026

Schedule: Mix of synchronous and asynchronous delivery. The final schedule will be determined in consultation with the successful applicant

Location: ONLINE

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs)

Education

• 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

• 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 giving in collaboration.

• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation

• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system 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 curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

Other

• 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.

Additional Information

Effective dates of appointment are October 5 - December 4, 2026. Course instruction dates are October 19 - November 20, 2026.

This course will be offered ONLINE.

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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.

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Hiring Unit

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Course Title

Relations communautaires en éducation

Subject Code

EDEM 660

Location

ONLINE

Schedule

Formule hybride comprenant des activités synchrones et asynchrones. L’horaire définitif sera établi en consultation avec la personne retenue.

Deadline to Apply

2026-08-13

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