Course Lecturer - DISE
About the job
- A completed master's degree in a relevant field; a PhD is preferred.
- Strong grounding in science education theory, curriculum, and pedagogy at the secondary level.
- School-based science teaching experience in secondary schools, preferably in Quebec.
- Experience supporting teacher candidates in teacher education and/or science methods course contexts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Québec Education Program (QEP), including competencies, progression of learning, and curriculum expectations relevant to secondary science.
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced pedagogical approaches for teaching science that support science process skills, conceptual understanding, inquiry, and the development of scientific thinking.
- Demonstrated knowledge of unifying themes and foundational concepts in science education, including the nature of science.
- Demonstrated knowledge of equity-oriented and inclusive approaches in science education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of practice-based pedagogies, including rehearsal-based approaches to supporting the development of teaching practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of planning, instructional, and assessment practices relevant to secondary science teaching.
- Demonstrated knowledge of integration of digital technologies in science teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional competency frameworks and professional repository documentation relevant to teacher education.
- Experience supporting teacher candidates in planning, rehearsing, implementing, and reflecting on science teaching practices.
- Knowledge of the impact of and experience integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Familiarity with myCourses, Zoom, or similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
- Familiarity with a variety of digital teaching and learning tools.
- Familiarity teaching blended classes.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
- English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organize learning experiences to support students in developing science process skills and understanding unifying themes, issues of equity, and the nature of science.
- Mobilize digital technologies and relevant Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies for teachers throughout the course.
- Teach the course during the Winter 2027 term; instruction may be delivered remotely if required by the university.
- Previous experience teaching these themes in other university-level courses may be considered equivalent to having taught the specific course.
About the company
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps people at McGill turn ideas into startups by providing education, mentorship, and practical startup frameworks. It runs programs that take ventures from ideation to fundraising, including the Lean Startup programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the X-1 Accelerator, and international fundraising tours, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The Centre draws on university resources and philanthropic support to offer funding readiness, mentorship networks, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, all within a campus-based ecosystem. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world‑class entrepreneurs and to help them build purposeful companies that contribute to the local and global innovation ecosystem.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.6M
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- McGill budgeted FY2026 balanced after $45 million corrections, reducing near-term insolvency pressure.
- D2R’s Canada First Research Excellence Fund backing keeps industry-linked RNA research well capitalized.
- McGill’s August 2026 AI breakthrough strengthens recruiting in machine learning and computational science.
What critics are saying
- Quebec labour fights continue in August 2026, with faculty bargaining unresolved and arbitration looming.
- McGill’s 2027 budget still faces revenue pressure from Quebec tuition reforms and subsidy changes.
- Persistent compression and union conflict can drive faculty exits, shrinking research output and reputation.
What makes McGill University unique
- McGill’s D2R platform landed a February 2026 Moderna RNA therapeutics partnership.
- McGill researchers published an August 2026 ICML method for uncertainty-aware AI systems.
- McGill combines biomedical depth, bilingual Montreal access, and globally recognized faculty like Schmeing and Sleiman.
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↑ 27%Club M&A Canada and McGill's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship have opened registration for their first Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition programme. The intensive four-day course, running 27–30 October in Montreal, targets professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in acquiring existing small or medium-sized businesses. The programme addresses a significant succession challenge in Canada. According to the Business Development Bank of Canada, nearly one in five Canadian businesses will undergo ownership transition within five years, representing over $300 billion in business revenue. Marc Deegan, founder of R33 Ventures, will serve as programme director. The curriculum covers developing investment theses, target evaluation, financial and legal considerations, acquisition financing, and post-acquisition transition. Instructors include transaction professionals, lawyers, tax specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs with acquisition experience. Admission is by application, with no prior M&A experience required.