Course Lecturer EDPE 304 ONLINE 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 304-001 Measurement and Evaluation (CRN: 5036 ) - ONLINE

Course Description

The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis.

Posting Dates: October 1-15, 2026

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

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

Number of Positions Available:

1

Term / Schedule:

Winter 2027 / TUES, THURS 8:35-11:25am; 05-JAN-2027 to 14-APR-2027

Location: Online (Location subject to change)

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessment
• Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings
• Experience in school teaching or working with teachers in professional development contexts on this topic
• Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MELS) requirements

Other

• 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. 

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