Course Lecturer EDSL 412-001 DISE W26

Job Description

<p>Please refer to the</p><p>How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)</p><p>job aid for instructions on how to apply.</p><p>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).</p><p>Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)</p><p>Course Description:</p><p>EDSL 412 Assessment in TESL</p><p>This course deals with the role of assessment in TESL. Students will explore the kinds of information needed to make educational decisions in second language courses, different techniques for collecting that information, and ways for interpreting it. Principles and methods for assessment with and without tests are discussed and practiced.</p><p>Term: Winter 2026</p><p>Course Credits: 3</p><p>Location: EDUC 539</p><p>Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 08:35 am-11:25 am</p><p>Teaching Qualification Requirements:</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Master's degree in Second Language Education or related area (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master's degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered).</li><li>Teaching degree or equivalent in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)</li><li>PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ol><li><p>Expert knowledge of course content as represented in current eCalendar description, including:</p></li><li><p>assessment principles and methods in Teaching English as a Second Language.</p></li><li><p>formative and summative assessment practices</p></li><li><p>Experience teaching ESL in the Quebec elementary/secondary French school system;</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) specific to ESL programs</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l'Éducation</p></li><li><p>Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers</p></li></ol><p>Other:</p><ul><li>Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors</li><li>Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date</li><li>Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion</li><li>Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences</li><li>Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset</li><li>Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools</li></ul><p>Other information:</p><p>Number of positions available: 1</p><p>This course is not Team taught.</p><p>This course is not taught electronically or online.</p><p>Posting Period: October 1-15, 2025</p><p>Deadline to apply: October 15 (11:59 PM)</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Hiring Unit:</p><p>Department of Integrated Studies in Education</p><p>Course Title:</p><p>Assessment in TESL</p><p>Subject Code:</p><p>EDSL </p><p>Location:</p><p>EDUC 539</p><p>Schedule:</p><p>Mondays & Wednesdays 08:35-11:25</p><p>Deadline to Apply:</p><p> </p><p><em>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,</em> </p><p><em></em></p><p><em>.</em></p>