PPOL 633 Borders, Backlogs, and Belonging: Asylum & Refugee Policy in Canada

Original job posting

The instructor will teach a one-week intensive course on asylum and refugee policy in Canada for the Master of Public Policy program. Responsibilities include delivering 15 hours of instruction and facilitating a case study based on professional policy experience.

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). McGill School of Public Policy Winter 2027 Course Policy Case Study 2 (Master of Public Policy Program) PPOL 633 Borders, Backlogs, and Belonging: Asylum & Refugee Policy in Canada (1 credit) Teaching Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm - Total 15 hours per week Course Start and End Dates April 5 to April 9, 2027 Location 680 Sherbrooke St. West, 6th Floor, Classroom #650 Salary $4,548 Teaching Qualifications Requirements Bachelor or M.A and/or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field Teaching experience at the University Level is preferred Extensive knowledge of policy transparency and policy transparency challenges Experience Strong background in public policy, policy analysis, politics, analytics, or economics is required. A minimum of five years of applied/industry-related experience complemented by academic research in the relevant field is essential Proven experience in the design, analysis and implementation of policies within government or industry settings, with a clear understanding of the complexities inherent in the policymaking process. Demonstrable expertise in persuasive communication — both written and verbal — and its influence on the policymaking process is preferred. Course Description Case study courses are offered over a one-week period in the Fall, Winter and/or Summer terms. These courses are designed to bridge theory with practice by introducing students to the various elements of the policy process that can only be understood by practitioners who were involved in the policy's department. Practitioners interested in teaching a policy case study must include with their application a proposal for a case study that centers on a specific policy issue in which they are or were closely involved. The practitioner's area of specialization should be as close as possible to that of the course being offered. Application deadline October 15, 2026 Hiring Unit: Max Bell School of Public Policy Course Title: Borders, Backlogs, and Belonging: Asylum & Refugee Policy in Canada Subject Code: PPOL 633 Case Study 2 Location: 680 Sherbrooke St. West, #650 Schedule: M, T, W, TH, F Deadline to Apply: 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

The instructor will teach a one-week intensive course on asylum and refugee policy in Canada for the Master of Public Policy program. Responsibilities include delivering 15 hours of instruction and facilitating a case study based on professional policy experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor, M.A., or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field and possess at least five years of applied industry experience. Proven expertise in policy analysis and design, along with strong communication skills, is essential.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• policy implementation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public policy
• Policy analysis
• Politics
• Analytics
• Economics
• Persuasive communication
• Policy design
• Policy implementation
• Academic research
• Teaching
• Employment Equity
• Influencing Skills
• Case Study
• Design Analysis
• Research
• Persuasive Communication
• Policy Analysis
• Public Policies
• Backlogs

Job areas

• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Unclassified
• Policy Analyst
• Policy Administration Professionals
• Political Scientists