Course Lecturer EDEC
About the job
- A Master's degree is required; in exceptional circumstances, applicants without a Master's degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the course content.
- Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP).
- Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Minister of Education.
- Experience teaching in the Quebec school system.
- Must be available to attend a course coordination and planning meeting at least two weeks before the course start date.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
- Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Teach EDEC 203-001, Communication in Education, covering written and oral communication in education in English, strategies for identifying, analyzing, and solving writing and speaking problems, academic and professional communication in education, and classroom communication.
- Work with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
- Previous successful experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers is an asset.
- Familiarity with MyCourses or similar online platforms.
- Familiarity with online platforms such as Zoom is an asset.
- Familiarity with teaching blended classes.
- Understanding equity and diversity issues and how to address these in classrooms.
- Technology skills to practice.
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%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.