Course Lecturer EDEC 289-716 OFNIE F25

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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nation and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEC 289 - 716 Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar

Course Description: Structure and morphology of Inuktitut for teachers working in that language. Use of orthography, both qaliujaaqpait (Roman script) and qaniujaaqpait (syllabics) as established by the Inuit Cultural Association.

• Posting Dates: September 18 -19, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
• CL Credits: 3
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• Term: Fall 2025
• Course Dates: September 22 - Oct 10 , 2025

Schedule: Sept 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, Oct 1, 8: 9 am - noon; Oct 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10: 9:00 am - 11:30 am / Tutoring 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Location: Kuujjuak 

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (Tqrs):

Education

• 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)

Experience

• 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 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 or consultant in the partnering school system 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 instructional approaches in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

Other

• If the applicant has taught this course exactly once previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations in this course that meet the Department’s expectations. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have taught the course at least twice.
• If the applicant has not taught this course previously, but has taught in the hiring unit previously, she/he must have had satisfactory teaching evaluations that meet the Department’s expectations.
• 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 educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• 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. 

Additional Information:

Effective dates of appointment are September 22 - Oct 24 2025. Course instruction dates are September 22- Oct 10 , 2025.  

This course will be offered in Kuujjuak in-person following the schedule above.

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The University may, at its discretion, assign a person of its choice to give this Course/Teaching.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English Language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. 

Please contact ofnie.education@mcgill.ca  with any questions you may have.

Hiring Unit:

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Course Title:

Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar

Subject Code:

EDEC 289 716

Location:

Kuujjuaq

Schedule:

Sept 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, Oct 1, 8: 9 am - noon; Oct 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10: 9:00 am - 11:30 am / Tutoring 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Deadline To Apply:

2025-09-19

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