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McGill University

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Course Lecturer

Higher Education FacultyPosted on Nov 12
Part-timeEeyou Istchee Baie-James, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree is required; in exceptional circumstances, applicants without a Master’s degree may be considered if they have significant research or professional experience related to the course content.
  • Expert knowledge of the course content, as outlined in the course description.
  • Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program and the curriculum of the partnering school board delivering the course in collaboration.
  • Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
  • Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and a proven record of integrating pedagogical approaches anchored in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Experience as a teacher, administrator, and/or consultant in the partnering school board 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.
  • 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.
  • Capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community where it is delivered.
  • Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities approximately two weeks before the course starts, online.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, such as through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
  • English communication skills, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Indigenous Physical Education (EDKP 241), preparing students to teach physical recreation activities of their Indigenous culture, such as Indigenous games, stunts, combatives, gymnastics, and dance activities belonging to the cultural context.
  • Participate in course coordination and planning activities before the course starts, approximately two weeks in advance, online.
  • Modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community where it is delivered.
  • Keep course content and references aligned with evolving program requirements, program-developed competencies, and current advances in the field.

About the Company

McGill University

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship supports entrepreneurship at McGill by offering education, mentorship, and practical frameworks to help students, researchers, and staff build startups. It runs programs from ideation to fundraising, including the McGill Lean Startup Programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the McGill X-1 Accelerator, and an International Fundraising Tour, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The centre differentiates itself with a campus-integrated, multi-stage program portfolio backed by philanthropy and university resources, a long track record, and recognition such as a World Top 5 ranking among university business incubators. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world-class entrepreneurs and help them create purposeful companies that strengthen the innovation ecosystem locally and globally.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$88.6M
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1995

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