Part-Time Secondary English Instructor - McGill University

McGill University

Mid-level Not specified Montréal, QC, CA

Posted 1 week ago

Job summary

Join McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education as you teach Secondary English 1! Lead your students through engaging lessons that cover language, literature, and more using innovative strategies like Understanding by Design. McGill is dedicated to equity and diversity, offering a supportive teaching environment and collaborative planning opportunities. Apply now to help shape the future of education while working alongside passionate instructors!

Role details
Role
Part-time
Industry
Education And Schools
Employment
Parttime
Experience
5 Years +
Education
MA In A Relevant Field
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate course delivery and planning
  • Explore teaching techniques for high school English programs
  • Evaluate student learning in diverse contexts
  • Design engaging lesson plans
Requirements
  • Expert knowledge of Quebec Education Plan Secondary English Language Arts competencies
  • Experience as a Secondary master/teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system
  • Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation
  • Previous successful experience teaching similar courses at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Knowledge of integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Familiarity with various online platforms to facilitate teaching
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse teaching environment
  • Engage in collaborative course planning
  • Professional development opportunities at a leading university
Key skills
Quebec Education Plan Secondary English Language Arts Instructional Strategies Methods Of Evaluation Lesson Designs Digital Teaching Tools Mycourses Zoom
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    Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
    Course Description:
    EDES 361\-001 Teaching Secondary English 1
    Examination of appropriate materials related to the high school English programs; exploration of various techniques of teaching language, literature, writing and dramatics in the secondary school.
    Term: Winter 2026
    Course Credits: 3
    Location: EDUC 113
    Schedule: Tuesday \& Thursday, 08:35 am\-09:55 am
    Teaching Qualification Requirements:
    Education: MA in a relevant field (i.e. English Language Arts\-Secondary programs).
     PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset.
    Experience:
    1\.Expert knowledge of: Quebec Education Plan (QEP) Secondary English Language Arts (SELA) competencies \& Progression of Learning.
     Instructional strategies for ELA.
    Methods of evaluation in different ELA contexts .
     Lesson designs and learning evaluation situations using Understanding by Design framework.
    2\.Experience as a Secondary master/teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system.
    3\.Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation .
    Other: Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
     Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
    Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.
     Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset.
    Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools.
    Other information:     Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors
    Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting in advance of course start date
     A commitment to working collaboratively in planning and delivering the course
    Number of positions available: 1
    This course is not Team taught.
    This course is not taught electronically or online.
    Posting Period: October 1\-15, 2025
    Deadline to apply: October 15 (11:59 PM)
    Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
    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.
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    2025\-10\-15McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self\-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].