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Max Bell School of Public Policy Winter Term 2027
Course: Policy Case Study 3 (Master of Public Policy Program) PPOL 635 Power, Politics, and the Housing Crisis: Ontario's Strong Mayor Experiment (1 credit)
Teaching Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 12 pm or 1pm to 4pm – Total 15 hours per week
Course start and end dates: April 12 to April 16, 2027
Location: 680 Sherbrooke St. West, #650
Salary $4,548
Teaching Qualification Requirements:
• Bachelor, M.A. and/or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• Teaching experience at the University level is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of policy transparency and policy transparency challenges.
Experience:
• Experience in public policy, policy analysis, politics, analytics, or economics is essential.
• 5-Years + of applied/industry-related experience and academic research experience in the field are mandatory.
• Experience in the design and analysis of policies and implementation in actual government/industry settings, complete with a demonstrable understanding of the various complexities encountered in the policy process.
Course Description:
Case Study courses are offered over a one-week period in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms. These courses are designed to bridge theory with practice by introducing students to the various elements of the policy process that can only be understood by practitioners who were involved in the policy’s development. Practitioners interested in teaching a policy case study must include with their application a proposal for a case study that centers on a specific policy issue in which they are or were closely involved. The practitioner’s area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered.
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
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.
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.