McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Course Lecturer - URBP 623 Planning Studio 2

Harrington, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$11,824 / year

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Co-instruct an urban planning studio focused on urban design and the development of a housing project. Teach and guide students in applying urban design principles and knowledge of Montreal housing policy, community organizing, and non-profit housing delivery models.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Co-instructor position for an Urban Planning Studio. The focus is on urban design and development of a housing project. The course meets on Mondays from 2:35 pm to 3:55 pm and Thursdays from 2:35-5:25 pm from January 7 to April 14. The position requires a knowledge of Montreal housing policy, community organizing and various models of delivering non-profit housing, as well as urban design principles. Salary: $11,824 (3 credits worth) Teaching Qualification Requirements: The candidate must detain an MSc. (or higher) degree in urban planning, urban studies or a related discipline, and should be familiar with Studio-based teaching in an urban planning teaching context. They should have some professional experience in site- or real-estate development (either directly or in a close management or advisory role), ideally in the housing sector and ideally in both private and not-for-profit contexts. Preference given to applicants who have relevant academic teaching experience and publications. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. Hiring Unit: School of Urban Planning Course Title: Planning Studio 2 Subject Code: URBP 623 Location: Macdonald Harrington Building Schedule: Mondays from 12:35 to 3:55 and Thursdays from 2:35 pm to 5:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-20 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MSc or higher in urban planning, urban studies, or a related discipline and be familiar with studio-based teaching in an urban planning context. Professional experience in site or real estate development is expected, ideally in housing and across private and not-for-profit contexts; relevant teaching experience and publications are preferred.