Course Lecturer EDEC 321 771 OFNIE W24

Job title: Course Lecturer EDEC 321 771 OFNIE W24

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

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):

EDEC– 321 – 771 Visions and Realities of Cree Education

Course Description

Exploration of Indigenous traditions and worldviews, and the direction they offer Indigenous education. Consideration of how contemporary Indigenous thought can be translated into education practice.

Posting Dates: January 23 – February 2, 2024

Application Deadline: February 2, 2024

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2024

Course Dates:

March 6 – March 24, 2024

Schedule:

Session 1: March 6-10

Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays: Evenings (6:00-9:15pm); Saturdays: Morning (9am-Noon) & Afternoon (1pm-4:30); Sundays: Morning only (9am-12:15pm)

Session 2: March 20-24.

Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays: Evenings (6:00-9:15pm); Saturdays: Morning (9am-Noon) & Afternoon (1pm-4:30); Sundays: Morning only (9am-12:15pm)

Location:

771 Whapmagoostui

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

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.
• This course must be modified to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start date.
• Preferred candidate will have demonstrated cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts and connection to First Nations and Inuit communities.

Additional Information:

This course will be offered in-person in Chisasibi, Waskaganish and Mistissini following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; f

The University may, at its discretion, assign a person of its choice to give this Course/Teaching.

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 with any questions you may have.

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

Course Title: Visions and Realities of Cree Education

Subject Code: EDEC 321 771

Location: 771 Whapmagoostui

Schedule: Session 1: March 6-10 Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays: Evenings (6:00-9:15pm); Saturdays: Morning (9am-Noon) & Afternoon (1pm-4:30); Sundays: Morning only (9am-12:15pm) Session 2: March 20-24. Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays: Evenings (6:00-9:15pm); Saturda

Deadline to Apply: 2024-02-02

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