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 contemporary 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 good.

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 RESTRICTED POSTING - (C.A.

Article 13.2(c), for information purposes only, not open to applications) 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 RESTRICTED POSTING - (C.A.

Article 13.2(c), for information purposes only, not open to applications) 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: Cooperative 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

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