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SL -Winter 2027-RPD*6370 Economic Development Planning and Management for Rural Communities

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number:

RPD*6370

Course Name:

Economic Development Planning and Management for Rural Communities

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Theories and perspectives of local economic development, particularly community-based planning for rural economic development. Economic development within a community development framework, and challenges of sustainable development. Interdisciplinary perspectives and alternative approaches to professional planning practice, strategic planning, management and organizational design/development issues. Alternative economic concepts and perspectives are critically examined. Includes international case studies.

15

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

- Orientation-Training
- Office Hours
- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Conducting Labs/Seminars
- Supervising Field Trips
- Grading
- Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties





- Course Development

Facilitate connections to economic development practitioners in rural communities in Ontario.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Demonstrated expertise in rural, community, or regional economic development theory.Experiences in economic development and planning practice in rural, northern, or Indigenous communities in Ontario and Canada.Solid knowledge of and experiences with common rural economic development approaches, such as business retention and expansion, workforce development, and immigration attraction.Experiences with economic development policies and programs in Ontario and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.

Research Experience:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Mon 2:30 - 5:20 PM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kaitlin Milley - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email:

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