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Hiring Unit: Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course information:

Course Title and Course Number:

EDER 615-001 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education:

Explores questions, aims, debates and modes of inquiry that characterize philosophical approaches to studying educational questions. Introduces philosophy of education as a distinctive field of educational research and may focus on figures or themes of contemporary interest.

Term: Summer 2026

Course Credits: 3.00

Location: TBA

Schedule:

Thursday-Friday (TF; July 2-3, 2026) - 09:05AM-12:55PM

Monday-Thursday (MTWR; July 6-16, 2026) - 09:05AM-12:55PM

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education 

PhD (in exceptional cases, PhD candidates and master teachers with an MA with extensive relevant experience will be considered).

Experience 

Expert knowledge and experience in course content, including the knowledge of philosophers and philosophies of education from around the world and from non-dominant identities

Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP)

Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation

Previous successful teaching similar course(s) at the university level

Experience teaching in the Quebec school system an asset

Other

Knowledge of the impact and proven record of integrating pedagogical approaches anchored in equity, diversity and inclusion.

Familiarity using myCourses, Zoom, and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences.

Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset.

Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital and pedagogical teaching and learning tools.

Other information:

Number of positions available: 1

This course is not Team taught.

This course is not taught electronically or online.

Posting Period: February 1, 2026- February 13, 2026

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)

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