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EDKP 241 - 731 Indigenous Physical Education
Course Description: Designed to prepare students to teach physical recreation activities of their Indigenous culture such as Indigenous games, stunts, combatives, gymnastics and dance activities belonging in the cultural context.
Course Credits: 3
Number of positions available: 1
Term: Winter 2026
Course Posting Dates: March 16 - 18, 2026
Application deadline: March 18, 2026
Course Dates: March 25 - April 11, 2026
Contract dates: March 25 - April 24, 2026
Schedule: Mar 25-29; Apr 8-11: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm
Location:
731 - Chisasibi
Travel (flight), taxi fare/mileage, flight, accommodations and per diem covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
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 given in collaboration.
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school board 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 instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
- Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Other
- 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.
OFNIE Additional Requirements
- 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 areMarch 25 - April 24, 2026*. Course dates areMarch 25 - April 11, 2026.*
This course is offered in-person in Chisasibi following the schedule above.
You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement;
f
Please contact
with any questions you may have.
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.
Hiring Unit:
Office of First Nations & Inuit Education
Course Title:
Indigenous Phys Ed
Subject Code:
EDKP 241 731
Location:
Chisasibi
Schedule:
Mar 25-29; Apr 8-11: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm
Deadline to Apply:
2026-03-18
McGill 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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
EDKP 241 - 731 Indigenous Physical Education
Course Description: Designed to prepare students to teach physical recreation activities of their Indigenous culture such as Indigenous games, stunts, combatives, gymnastics and dance activities belonging in the cultural context.
Course Credits: 3
Number of positions available: 1
Term: Winter 2026
Course Posting Dates: March 16 - 18, 2026
Application deadline: March 18, 2026
Course Dates: March 25 - April 11, 2026
Contract dates: March 25 - April 24, 2026
Schedule: Mar 25-29; Apr 8-11: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm
Location:
731 - Chisasibi
Travel (flight), taxi fare/mileage, flight, accommodations and per diem covered by the Office for instructors who require it.
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
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 given in collaboration.
- Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school board 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 instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
- Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Other
- 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.
OFNIE Additional Requirements
- 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 areMarch 25 - April 24, 2026*. Course dates areMarch 25 - April 11, 2026.*
This course is offered in-person in Chisasibi following the schedule above.
You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement;
f
Please contact
with any questions you may have.
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.
Hiring Unit:
Office of First Nations & Inuit Education
Course Title:
Indigenous Phys Ed
Subject Code:
EDKP 241 731
Location:
Chisasibi
Schedule:
Mar 25-29; Apr 8-11: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm
Deadline to Apply:
2026-03-18
McGill 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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.