Sessional Lecturer - MUNHPublic Policy Analysis Engineers; formerly PPGH

Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Req : 48174
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course number and title: MUN
402H1S:
Public Policy Analysis for Engineers

Course description
:
This course introduces students to the field of public policy - the means by which governments respond to social issues – and considers both why and how governments respond in these ways. To that end, we’ll examine the policy cycle, including how policy is proposed, made and reformed, as well as the role of regulation. And we’ll explore both theories of public policy and case studies of policy-making in action.

Estimated course enrolment
: 25

Estimated TA support
:
None

Class schedule
:
Tue 17-19

Delivery method
:
The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment
:
January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary
:
In accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement:
 $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I
 $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
 $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II 
 $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term
 $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer Ill
 $11,228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term
Stipend rates are inclusive of vacation pay. Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications
:
PhD in Political Science with a focus in Canadian Government and public policy, as well as a Masters in Public Policy is required. Extensive teaching experience in a related topic is essential.

Preferred qualifications
:
Previous teaching experience in an equivalent public policy course at the undergraduate level is preferred. 

Description of duties
:
Developing course syllabus; teaching one 2-hour lecture per week at the undergraduate level; providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students; preparing and delivering course materials; preparing and delivering assignments and tests; marking student work and submitting grades. 

Closing Date: 06/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.