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Appointment Details

The base salary range for Contract Lectures hired August 16, 2026 through August 15, 2027 is $79,644.07 to $101,855.82 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Contract amounts are calculated based on the number of semester hours in the appointment.

Course Information

Course Details *(Please use Job Code numbers along with course codes and course titles in your job application for clarity, as there maybe multiple sections for certain courses you may wish to apply).

Please note that the schedules mentioned below are currently tentative and subject to change. If final schedules are changed from what is mentioned below, it will be communicated to the selected candidates.

Job Code #: 01
INP900: Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 2 hrs. Tutorial: 1 hr
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 40 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 10am - 12pm and Tuesdays, 11am - 12pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course provides students with insight into the origins and the ideological, social, political, legal and economic contexts of the nonprofit sector. It explores the complexity, diversity, challenges and opportunities through topics including: the scope and nature of the sector; the development of the sector; the role of nonprofits; the changing political, funding and legal environment; forces for change such as social innovation, social finance and social impact, data and technology, and public perceptions.

Job Code #: 02
PA8209: Changing Boundaries: The Third Sector
Section ID: 70
Course Cap: 25 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 6pm - 9pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course offers an in-depth examination of the changing role of the Third Sector in our modern governance structures. Because of the influence of new political developments and public administration reforms such as reinventing government and alternative service delivery (ASD) the Third Sector has taken on a greater importance in society with respect to serving the public positive. New partnerships between the state and nonprofit bodies have changed the boundaries in which we have traditionally come to view the public sector. This course will critically assess these developments with public administration and public policy and explore the various roles played by the Third Sector in contemporary Canadian society.

Job Code #: 03
PA8214: Topics in Public Policy
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 25 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Wednesdays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours
This course focuses on selected topics in public policy. The content may vary from year to year. Through an examination of one or more policy areas, this course will focus on analyzing the political, legal, social, economic and administrative complexities of various public policies and their implementation.

Job Code #: 04
PA8217: Ethics and Communication in Public Policy
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 25 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Thursdays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course examines questions of values and ethics in public policy with a special focus on government communication. We will begin by studying ethical conundrums in policy making, as well as the ways in which policy is informed by value conflict. Next, we will turn to the theoretical study of successful and ethical political communication. Finally, we will study communication in practice, developing skills in day-to-day communication and in communications management and strategy.

Job Code #: 05
PD9102: Immigration, Settlement and Diaspora Policies
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 13 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Thursdays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course provides advanced examination of policy challenges arising from global migration. This course introduces students to various theoretical and disciplinary approaches to migration. A particular objective is situating Canada’s policy responses in a comparative context with other traditional countries of migration, as well as more recent countries of immigrant settlement. Attention will be devoted to analyzing the role of the state, markets and civil society in shaping migration-related policies. The role of research in policy development and analysis is a recurring course theme. Topics of interest include the policy ramifications of immigration, settlement and diaspora related to such issues as: optimal population size, economic imperatives, multiculturalism, newcomer integration, dual citizenship, transnationalism and refugee admission.

Job Code #: 06
PD9103: Social Policy
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 13 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3pm - 6pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course takes a historical, comparative and critical approach to the study of social policy. The focus is on key theories and perspectives in social policy and the fluid boundaries between social policy, economic policy, health policy, environmental policy and justice policy underpinning interdisciplinary approaches to social policy research. Through an emphasis on the political economy of social welfare policy development at the local, national and international levels, the course provides students with an understanding of the evolution of social conditions and examines the influence of different policy ideas, institutions and interests on social policy development and change. This course also examines social capital, social cohesion, diversity and social justice movements. The emphasis is on defining and understanding the broad and inter-related field of social policy as a foundation for further research in a broad range of social policy areas.

Job Code #: 07
POG230: Quantitative Methods in Political Science
Weekly Contact: Lab: 2 hrs. Lecture: 2 hrs.
Section ID: 1-3
Academically Required AA (Yes*/No): Yes*
Course Cap: 90 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 8am - 10am
CUPE1 Contract hours: 2 hours

The course introduces students to the methods needed to describe and analyze political and social phenomena and events using quantitative data. Students will learn about the process of carrying out research and gain the tools to tell good research and data from bad. The examples used come from contemporary politics and society in Canada and the rest of the world, covering topics like voting, poverty, discrimination, war and others.

- Please note: AA support is academically required to deliver this course/section. The successful applicant will be provided appropriate AA support. Additionally, if eligible, they will receive 20% of the total extra student payment as outlined in Article 17 of the Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Job Code #: 08
POG303: Race, Gender and Public Policy
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 60 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Wednesdays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course examines the political decisions that affect the everyday lives of citizens through the lens of race, gender and other intersecting identities. It examines how political decisions differentially affect racialized people, particularly racialized women, those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, diverse ethnicities and Indigenous peoples, and explores equitable political solutions to contemporary problems. (Policy)

Job Code #: 09

POG327: Non-State Actors and Global Security
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 60 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3pm - 6pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course provides a comparative examination of a range of transnational actors who are key to the conduct of war and the governance of peace, and of how they interact with states and each other. It explores the identities, organization, strategies and influence of transnational actors involved in armed conflict and in the pursuit of peace. These actors include foreign fighters, terrorists, private military security companies, corporations,



religious groups, diasporas, refugees, NGOs, and women's peace groups. (Global)

Job Code #: 10
POG331: Politics and Cinema
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 90 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Tuesdays, 8am - 11am
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course explores many fascinating intersections between politics and cinema. It examines how cinema shapes our understanding of politics, and how the political world, in turn, is influenced by cinema. Students learn to critically evaluate films through topics such as the use of artistic licence and the influence of state authorities in film making. They also critically assess, through film, significant political events, processes and personalities in relation to both Canada and the world. (Theory)

Job Code #: 11
POG365: The Canadian Constitution
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 60 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course will examine the Canadian constitution and constitutional law. It assesses the main constitutional documents and conventions that have shaped Canadian constitutionalism, rights, federalism, citizenship, and related issues.(Canadian)

Job Code #: 12
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 130 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm and Mondays, 5pm - 6pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 13
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 02
Course Cap: 130 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Thursdays, 10am - 12pm and Mondays, 4pm - 5pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 14
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 03
Course Cap: 130 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm and Thursdays, 11am - 12pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 15
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 04
Course Cap: 120 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Thursdays, 2pm - 4pm and Mondays, 10am - 11am
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 16
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 05
Course Cap: 120 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 9am - 11am and Tuesdays, 2pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 17
POL128: Politics and Film
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 06
Course Cap: 120 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Thursdays, 2pm - 4pm and Tuesdays, 1pm - 2pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

Films often mirror society in both intentional and unintentional ways. Some are overtly political, some reflect changing values and some are made purely for entertainment. This course will reflect on the various political perspectives which enable students to critically assess films. It will assess the role films play in reinforcing or debunking stereotypes. These themes will be examined in the context of the film industry in Canada and internationally.

Job Code #: 18
POL377: Urban Sustainability Policy
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 50 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Tuesdays, 12pm - 3pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course examines how the goal of urban sustainability is translated into policies and programs. The course focuses on how policy choices are made and the social, economic, political and environmental factors that influence what governments do and do not do to achieve sustainability. Students will understand the context, theory and practice of urban policy and policymaking in relation to the goal of urban sustainability and develop a critical understanding of government decision-making.

Job Code #: 19
POL507: Power, Change and Technology
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 02
Course Cap: 80 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Fridays, 2pm - 4pm and Mondays, 1pm - 2pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

How does technology shape society? How does it shape us? On what basis are decisions made in a technological society? What type of future will modern technology create? Who is in control? This course will examine these questions and the impact of technology on cultural, economic and political life in modern society. The political implications of future developments in reproductive and biotechnologies, global communications, automation, etc. will be evaluated.

Job Code #: 20
POL620: Sports and Politics
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 1+2 hrs. non-continuous/different session timings
Section ID: 01
Course Cap: 100 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Mondays, 11am - 1pm and Tuesdays, 9am - 10am
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

How does sport reflect major social, economic, and political changes? How have scholars used sporting events as well as athlete performance data to test and advance theories from the social sciences? In this course we will look at both of these questions by examining society and politics through the lens of sports, on the one hand, and using sports data to test theories from political science, psychology and economics, on the other.

Job Code #: 21
POL620: Sports and Politics
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 02
Course Cap: 100 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Wednesdays, 11am - 2pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

How does sport reflect major social, economic, and political changes? How have scholars used sporting events as well as athlete performance data to test and advance theories from the social sciences? In this course we will look at both of these questions by examining society and politics through the lens of sports, on the one hand, and using sports data to test theories from political science, psychology and economics, on the other.

Job Code #: 22
PPA401: Collaborative Governance
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 70
Course Cap: 50 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): In-person
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course examines the expanding use of "partnerships" between government and other agents, both public and private, in the delivery of "public goods". Challenged by fiscal pressures and demands for more involvement in policy-making and delivery of services, governments have experimented with new mechanisms ranging from integrated procurement to networked regulation. This course will consider the ideological drivers, management practices and consequences of these new administrative arrangements on governance,



public administration and democracy. (Formerly PPA 601).

Job Code #: 23
PPA411: Advanced Public Policy
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
Section ID: 70
Course Cap: 50 Students
Delivery (In-person/Virtual/Online): Virtual
Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
CUPE1 Contract hours: 3 hours

This course assumes knowledge of the policy-making process, both domestic and comparative. It focuses on current challenges in public policy, including "wicked" problems to which policy responses are sought by society and political decision-makers. This course will emphasize more advanced theoretical and methodological underpinnings and tools of policy analysis. The global and interconnected nature of public policy will be examined through the use of selected cases.

Types of appointments

a) A full workload half-sessional appointment is for 15 hours in any one semester.
b) A reduced workload half-sessional appointment is for at least 9 but less than 15 semester hours in any one semester.
c) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

Qualifications

Evidence may be requested for all categories.

Education
PhD. or equivalent in field related to target course
PhD (or equivalent)
MBA or equivalent
Terminal degree (PhD) in other discipline
Master degree.

Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate programs.
Teaching target or similar course at TMU undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.

Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related fields 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in a related field.

Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in the past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).

Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments

Application Instruction

Applicant Responsibilities
Candidates who wish to apply for these postings must provide an application with the following information defined in Article 14.9 of the current CUPE 3904 Unit 1 collective agreement https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/resources/documents/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/

- The type of appointment that is preferred.

- The courses or number of sections of the same course and/or package they would like to teach

- Attach an updated resume and any other relevant information concerning their candidacy.

- Which courses of all those posted by the Department the candidates consider themselves qualified to teach. (If possible, include the number of times the course content of each of the applied -for courses has been taught).

- The address or addresses to which the letter of appointment should be sent, and any periods when the candidates cannot be contacted.

- Instructors with priority of consideration may include which of the Continuing Education credit courses they would prefer should the volume of teaching applied for not be available from the teaching functions available to discharge

Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
Rating Criteria - Weighting%

Revised Politics and Public Administration CLAC Hiring Criteria

1. EDUCATION: (20%)

- 15-20 points for PhD in a field related to the course
- 10-15 points for a PhD in an unrelated field or PhD currently in progress in field related to the course
- 5-10 points for LLB or LLM in a field related to course
- 5-10 points for completed MA related to the course or PhD in progress unrelated to the course
- 0-5 points for completed MA unrelated to the course
- 0-5 points for significant post-secondary training directly related to the course

2. EXPERIENCE*: (30%)

- 25-30 points for five years or more of experience in a field related to the course
- 15-25 points for less than five years of experience in a field related to the course
- 0-15 points for experience in a field unrelated to the course

3. TEACHING SKILLS: (25%)
Applicants will be asked to submit peer and/or student teaching evaluations

- 20-25 points for evidence of excellent teaching success in a course or courses related to the course being applied to teach
- 15-20 points for evidence of very good teaching success in a course or courses related to the course being applied to teach or excellent evidence of teaching success in a course or courses unrelated to the course
- 10-15 points for evidence of satisfactory teaching success in a course or courses related to the course being applied to teach or very good evidence of teaching success in a course or courses unrelated to the course
- 0-10 points for evidence of training in post-secondary teaching methods and curriculum design
- 0-10 points if no evidence of teaching success is submitted with the application

4. CURRENCY^: (20%)
Internal (Toronto Metropolitan University) applicants will be asked to submit Currency Reports

- 15-20 points for scholarly or professional activities in the last 5 years that are directly related to the course
- 10-15 points for scholarly or professional activities in the last 5-10 years that are directly related to the course

0-10 points for employment experience in the public sector that is directly related to the course

- 0-10 points for scholarly professional activities indirectly related to the course with the following

INTERACTIVE SKILLS: (5%)

- 0-5 points for demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues and students

A MINIMUM of 60 points is required for an applicant to be hired.

- According to the CUPE Collective Agreement ‘Selection Criteria’ Experience is understood as:
- The extent and variety of relevant work and/or community experience in the professional field or discipline
- The extent of University teaching experience
- Previous experience teaching the same or equivalent courses at TMU or an equivalent course at another University.
- Demonstrated evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge (including practice skills, where appropriate) in their specific/discipline

AND/OR

- Demonstrated evidence of having maintained academic currency in the specific field/discipline relevant to the course (s) for which the candidate has applied which may include publication in a peer reviewed journal, presentation, attendance at relevant academic conferences; Attendance/participation in teaching related conferences (e.g., Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Conference), workshops, seminars etc.; employment in a field that is directly related to the course.

Application Deadline
Please Submit a letter of application, updated curriculum vitae and currency report (if applicable) by Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

Additional Information

Toronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate Calendar
https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/

CUPE Local 3904, Unit 1 – Collective Agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/resources/documents/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The School/Department will provide upon request to any applicant with CUPE experience a current relative seniority list, with instructors who have taught in the department within the last three academic years ranked according to seniority.

Toronto Metropolitan University - Department of Politics and Public Administration
CUPE Unit 1 Contract Lecturer Seniority List* as of October 2026

Name

Seniority points

Barnes, John

1.00

Bukan, Yasar

2.48

Cheng, Siu Mee

1.98

D’Onofrio, Frank

4.95

Efremkin, Evgeny

5.12

Gnamo, Abbas

25.16

Karimi, Maral

1.32

Lim, Sandra

5.62

Marshall, Robert

24.66

Moura, Hudson

7.33

Rain, Justin

1.65

Rebick, Judy

1.65

Rinkoff, Paul

3.30

Schatz, Donna

6.62

Shaheen, Faisal

8.13

Trick, David

9.26

Virdo, Guytano

6.44

All interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Course Management policy, https://www.torontomu.ca/senate/course-outline-policies/course-management-policy-166/. Detailed course outlines for each course are available in the School/Department and the successful applicants are required to follow them. Calendar course descriptions can be found at https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/.

Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Course delivery may be online, in-person, or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired to support in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching and/or other duties on campus. Candidates are required to have access to appropriate technology (i.e. computer with camera, microphone and high-speed internet).

While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey results from Winter 2020 through to Winter 2023, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the Contract Lecturer Appointment Committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if FCS results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the CLAC.

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