Course Lecturer - URBP 635 Planning Law

McGill University; Harrington; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach URBP 635 Planning Law at the Macdonald Harrington Building. The course meets Fridays 8:35–11:25 am and covers land use control, zoning, subdivision, regional planning, and heritage conservation.

Applicants must hold a law degree and have university teaching experience. The successful candidate will deliver lectures in English, lead discussions, and evaluate student work.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at university level or as instructor.
• Proven ability to engage students in planning law.
• Strong command of English, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Deliver URBP 635 Planning Law course on Fridays 8:35–11:25.
• Prepare lectures, assessments, and class materials.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

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).A comparative study of private and public control of land use and development, including master plans, zoning bylaws, subdivision control, urban redevelopment, expropriation, regional planning, environmental protection, and heritage conservation.Salary: ($11,824) 3 credit courseSchedule: Fridays from 8:35 am to 11:25 amTeaching Qualification Requirements:Expertise in content area of the course. Previous experience as an instructor or teaching assistant at the university-level. Evidence of teaching excellence, e.g. McGill COMP Course Evaluations (as Instructor or Assistant). Must have a Law degree.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 PlanningCourse Title:Planning LawSubject Code:URBP 635Location:Macdonald Harrington BuildingSchedule:Fridays from 8:35 am to 11:25 amDeadline to Apply:2026-10-20McGill 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, [e-mail] .