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McGill University

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Course Lecturer

Higher Education FacultyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree is required; in exceptional circumstances, applicants without one 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • Capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which 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, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.
  • English communication skills, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare students for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession.
  • Emphasize developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies.
  • Address the final transition to showcasing working professional portfolios.
  • Deliver the course in person in Chisasibi or Waskaganish according to the stated schedule, with the second week delivered online.
  • Participate in course coordination and planning activities before the course start date.

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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