Course Lecturer EDPE 535 ECP W27

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This posting is for one unionized contractual course-by-course appointment to teach one course as a Course Lecturer. Course lecturer positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU)-CSN .

Hiring Unit:

Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Course Number-Section and Title (CRN):

EDPE 535-001/002 Instructional Design (CRNs: 2418; 2419 )

Course Description

This course draws on the fields of learning theory, developmental psychology, and measurement to focus on the tasks of constructing instructional materials. Areas to be considered include behaviour analysis, concept formation, and test construction.

Additional Information:

Posting Dates : October 1-15, 2026

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (11:59 pm)

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term / Schedule:

Winter 2027 / Mon. 6:05-8:55 p.m.; 05-JAN-2027 to 14-APR-2027

Location / Endroit: EDUC 627 (subject to change)

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

Master’s or PhD (or candidates) in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Applied Psychology, or equivalent.

Experience

• •Demonstrated knowledge of modern and seminal social-cultural theories underpinning Learning Science as evidenced by completed courses, research output, TA work, or course instruction.
• •Scholarship in the Learning Sciences an asset
• •Background and/or courses related to Instruction design
• •Knowledge of modern and seminal methods common to the Learning Sciences an asset
• •Experience in educational settings and/or course design
• •Experience in college/university teaching in this subject or professional experience in teaching K-12
• •Experience teaching educators

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.​

Additional Information

Effective dates of appointment are December 21, 2026 to April 23, 2027. Course dates are from January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027. This course will be offered in-person on campus at McGill.

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

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/employee-relations/assocs-unions .

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:

Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology

Course Title:

Instructional Design.

Subject Code:

EDPE 535 001-002

Location:

EDUC 627

Schedule:

Monday 06:05 pm-08:55 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15

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