Course Lecturer
About the job
- A completed master's degree in a relevant field.
- A teaching degree and certification, or equivalent.
- Strong grounding in teacher development, reflective practice, and equity-oriented approaches to teaching and learning.
- School-based teaching experience in secondary schools, preferably in Quebec.
- Experience supporting teacher candidates in field experience and/or internship contexts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional and ethical practices in teaching, including responsibilities, standards, and professional judgment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of teacher identity development and the transition from teacher candidate to novice professional.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Québec Education Program (QEP) and professional competency frameworks relevant to teacher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of case-based pedagogies for examining professional dilemmas, ethical issues, and practice-based decision-making.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional roles and contributions in education, including engagement with professional organizations and ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of integration of digital technologies in teaching and professional practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional portfolios and repository documentation as tools for competency development and future professional learning.
- Experience teaching or facilitating learning in teacher education and/or professional seminar contexts.
- Experience supporting teacher candidates in reflecting on and developing professional identity and competencies.
- Experience facilitating discussion-based, reflective, and relational learning environments involving complex or sensitive professional issues.
- Commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course, both across course sections and across the program.
- Knowledge of the impact and experience integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Familiarity using myCourses, Zoom, and/or other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
- Familiarity with the application of 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, verbally and in writing.
- Teach EDPS 622-001, Professional Seminar 2A, a two-credit course on professional and ethical practices as novice teachers.
- Cover case-study topics including identity, professional competencies, contributions to education, professional organizations, digital technology integration, and professional development.
- Collaborate in planning and delivering the course across course sections and across the program.
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%2 year growth
↑ 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.