McGill University
University entrepreneurship center and accelerator
Course Lecturer - Advanced Indigenous Language (Cree)
More locations: Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, QC, Canada
In-person delivery in Chisasibi and Waswanipi; travel, accommodation, and per diems from Montreal are covered when required.
About the job
- 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.
- Expert knowledge of the course content, including Indigenous phonology, structure, basic Indigenous syntax, and rules governing verb and possessive endings.
- Knowledge of the Quebec Education program and the curriculum of the partnering school board.
- 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 integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience as a teacher, administrator, and/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, policy, and/or instructional approaches grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
- Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies, with current course content and references.
- 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 start date, online.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
- English communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Teach Advanced Indigenous Language (Cree) to pre-service teachers in Chisasibi and Waswanipi.
- Deliver the course in person according to the specified schedule, including the online sessions in Week 2.
- Participate in course coordination and planning activities before the course start date.
- Modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is delivered.
- Ensure course content and references reflect current advances in the field and evolving program requirements.
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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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.