Course Lecturer EDEE 325 731/741 OFNIE F26

This position is for an instructor to teach an elementary school children's literature course in Chisasibi and Mistissini during Fall 2026. Responsibilities include selecting and using appropriate literature and adapting content to the local educational, social, and cultural context. A Master's degree and extensive experience in Indigenous education, the Quebec Education Program, and teaching pre-service teachers are required.

• Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies
• Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• 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).
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving 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, administrator and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
• course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.
• The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance
• 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.