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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)
Course Number-Section and Title: EDSL 350 782 Essentials of English Grammar
Description: Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners.
Posting Dates: July 24 - August 6, 2026
Application Deadline: August 6, 2026
CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team taught)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term: Fall 2026
Contract Dates: September 14 - November 6, 2026
Course Dates: September 28 - October 22, 2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:30-8:45pm
Location: Gesgapegiag
Travel from Montreal, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
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, and/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 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.
Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:
Effective dates of the appointment are September 14 - November 6, 2026. Course dates are September 28 - October 22, 2026.
This course will be offered in person in Gesgapegiag 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 [email protected] with any questions you may have.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree (or significant related professional/research experience in exceptional circumstances)
- Expert knowledge of English grammar and course content as described
- Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and partnering school board curriculum
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l'Éducation
- Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and ability to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion in pedagogy
- Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school board
- Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system
- Previous successful experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers
- Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities
- Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches, or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies
- Willingness and ability to modify course content to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community
- Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities approximately two weeks prior to course start (online)
- Course content and references must reflect current advances and adhere to program requirements
- Demonstrated experience or engagement with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts
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