Course Lecturer EDPI 441 731/741 OFNIE W27

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

Course Number-Section and Title: EDPI 441 731/741 Students with Behaviour Difficulties

Course Description: Theoretical approaches and specific teaching methods appropriate to the needs of students with emotional and behavioural problems, including students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Multimodal team intervention approaches are emphasized. Application component: application of teaching methods with students experiencing behaviour difficulties.

Posting Dates: November 13 - 29, 2026

Application Deadline: November 29, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

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

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term: Winter 2027

Course Dates: March 31 - April 18, 2027

Contract Dates: March 16 - May 3, 2027

Schedule: March 31- April 4; April 14-18: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm

Location: Chisasibi (731) / Mistissini (741)

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Learning Sciences, Human Development, or equivalent.

• 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

• Knowledge of educational and psychological theories.

• Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings.

• Experience in college/university teaching in this subject or professional experience in teaching K-12.

• Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MELS) requirements.

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.

OFNIE Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of the concepts of Inclusive Education.

• Training and experience working in schools with students with diverse needs.

• 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 delivered.

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

• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and a demonstrated ability to integrate pedagogical approaches grounded in equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous perspectives.

• Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system for which the course is being delivered.

• 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, and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to adapt course content to the educational, social, cultural, and linguistic context of the community in which the course is being delivered.

• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance, online).

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:

Effective dates of the appointment are March 16 - May 3, 2027. Course dates are March 31 - April 18, 2027.

These courses will be offered in person in Chisasibi (731) and Mistissini (741) 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.

Hiring Unit:

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

Course Title:

Élèves présentant des difficultés comportementales

Subject Code:

EDPI 441 731/741

Location:

Chisasibi (731) / Mistissini (741)

Schedule:

Du 31 mars au 4 avril et du 14 au 18 avril 2027, en deux sessions : Mercredi, jeudi et vendredi : de 18 h à 21 h 15 Samedi : de 9 h à 12 h et de 13 h à 16 h 30 Dimanche : de 9 h à 12 h 15

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-29

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