Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Req ID: 48175
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course number and title: MUN302H1F: Institutions and Public Policy for Engineers
Course description Knowledge of how governmental and non-governmental institutions work is essential to the study and development of public policy. This course will examine the formation, consequences and dynamics of institutions – from legislatures and courts to militaries and interest groups – in both democratic and authoritarian societies. We will also consider how institutions inform the relationship between individuals and the state, and how these social structures are instruments of policy implementation.
Estimated course enrolment 25
Estimated TA support None
Class schedule Th 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 September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
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 proven record of teaching public policy to undergraduate students.
Preferred qualifications Extensive experience and expertise in global migration studies, as well as teaching experience in international relations, politics, or public policy is preferred.
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.
Application instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, updated C.V. (including previous teaching evaluations, if applicable and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/assets/files/Unit-3-Application-Form%20-%20May%202024%20-%20Fillable%20%281%29.pdf to Prof. Nina Srinivasan Rathbun ( nina.rathbun@utoronto.ca) CC undergraduatecoordinator.munkschool@utoronto.ca with subject line "MUN302H1F Application".
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.
