Full-Time
Course Lecturer Edec
Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
Posted on 9/27/2025
McGill University
11-50 employees
University entrepreneurship center and accelerator
No salary listed
Kuujjuaq, QC, Canada
In Person
Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
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- 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 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 given in collaboration
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Experience as a teacher and/or consultant in the partnering school board 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 and/or instructional approaches 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
- This course must be modified to the cultural, social and educational contexts of the community in which it is being given
- 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.
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
$88.6M
Headquarters
Quebec City, Canada
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Startups surpassed $1B seed funding, 450 active generating 6,000 jobs.
- 40% startups cofounded by women; partners with 24 universities worldwide.
- Launched sustainability program; first International Startup Tour completed.
What critics are saying
- Philanthropic dependency causes revenue volatility from donor fatigue.
- Sonder and Taiga Motors underperform, eroding brand credibility.
- AI tools obsolete bootcamps; Techstars poach talent within 18 months.
What makes McGill University unique
- Founded in 1988 by John Dobson, supports McGill's 11 faculties.
- UBI Global ranked World Top 5 University Incubator in 2023.
- 530 startups raised $4.1B, created 12,000 jobs in 46 countries.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan