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First Nations and Inuit Education is accepting applications for the position of part-time course instructor for the following course offered in Summer 2013. Those interested should forward a brief cover letter (highlighting background and experience specifically related to the course content) and a CV to Catherine Klempa at catherine [dot] klempa [at] mcgill [dot] ca by April 30, 2013. Please use EDKP 292 Application  as the subject heading of your email.

EDKP 292 Nutrition & Wellness (3 credits)

Kinesiology & Physical Education : This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied.

Dates: June 3 – 20, 2013 inclusive. The course will be taught daily from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., to First Nations students of Cree heritage at McGill University.  The Instructor will also be required to provide afternoon support and will be remunerated.

Required: Awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and histories, as well as a contextualized understanding of health and nutrition issues faced by various northern communities.  Understanding of food economics in northern communities (i.e. costing and availability of food in the far north) is essential. Preferred candidate will be well connected to local and/or northern Indigenous communities, and will have a minimum of a Masters degree in Education or Health/Nutrition and experience working with Indigenous communities and schools.

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First Nations and Inuit Education is accepting applications for the position of part-time instructor to teach a Special Topics course on Arts Based education in summer 2013 session. Those interested should forward a brief cover letter (highlighting background and experience specifically related to the course content) and a CV to Catherine Klempa at catherine [dot] klempa [at] mcgill [dot] ca May 7, 2013.  Please ensure to include “Application - EDEA 302” in your subject heading.

EDEA 302 - Special topics/Art Education in Indigenous contexts (3 credits)

We are seeking a qualified, inspired and engaging course instructor who can teach a course on Arts based education in Indigenous contexts.  We are interested in showing teacher candidates the many ways the arts can enrich their students’ learning, and would like to see both mainstream and cultural approaches incorporated. Please outline in your cover letter: your teaching philosophy in regards to arts-based education, your skills and experiences in relation to teaching the arts and the ways you would incorporate Indigenous knowing into your pedagogy. We are open to all mediums: photography, dance, music, traditional arts, etc. and are seeking an innovative and comprehensive course proposal in your cover letter.

Dates: July 15 – July 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – noon, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., inclusive

Required: Preferred candidates will have demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and histories as well as experience with teaching the arts/ being a professional artist. A Masters degree in Education or Arts Education or equivalent is required. Individuals who are well-connected to First Nations, Inuit and/ or Métis communities and familiar with traditional arts as well as contemporary arts are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, log into CaPS myFuture and search McGill - Integrated Studies in Education
Application deadline: end of May

 There are currently no positions available.

 There are currently no positions available.

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