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Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Course code and title EDGC 201. Media, Learning, and Digital Cultures Description: The broad practice of critical media literacy and the skills needed to engage media critically (both encoding and decoding). Foundational concepts that support the inclusion of digital media literacies in learning environments, including constructivism, constructionism, and metacognition. Exploration of the concept of learning productions, project-based learning, and accessibility in media. Answers questions about what the internet looks like, where it is located, and what happens when we go online. This course is not team taught or offered online.
Term: Winter 2027
Course Credits: 3
Location: Education Building (EDUC 216)
Schedule: Monday, 11:35 am-02:25 pm
Appointment dates: December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Please note that this course will be allocated to a member using an exemption as per article 15.03.03 of the MCLIU collective agreement.
Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs): Education: 1.Graduate degree(s) in relevant fields (e.g., educational media and technology, media studies, digital humanities) (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: 1.Expert knowledge of:
• Philosophy, theory, and practices of digital media, particularly as they relate to youth, culture, and education; • Interdisciplinary approaches to digital media, learning, and the shifting paradigms of knowledge in contemporary culture; • Current research in digital media, critical media literacy, and contemporary digital cultures. 2.Experience teaching similar/related course(s) to adult learners in traditional or non-traditional educational settings. 3.Active involvement with media and digital education communities or organizations, or initiatives or projects that focus on digital literacy and youth engagement, an asset.
Other:
• Experience implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion-centered pedagogical strategies; responsiveness to student needs and interests. • Collaborative, with a commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors. • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and other online tools to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences. • Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting in advance of course start date.
Posting Period: October 1-15, 2026 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.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.