Sessional Instructor, Fall 2027, International Development Policy, School of Public Policy

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary's School of Public Policy invites applications for sessional instructor appointments to teach PPOL 699: International Development Policy & Practice for Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching credentials, a strong commitment to graduate-level instruction, and ideally a doctoral degree related to the course; involvement with the MPP program is an asset.

The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate excellent teaching credentials and a strong commitment to graduate-level teaching.
• A doctoral degree in a field closely related to the course is preferred; involvement with the MPP program is an asset.
• Ability to teach at the Master’s level in a policy program is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach PPOL 699: International Development Policy & Practice to Master’s students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment for graduate courses.
• Engage with students, provide feedback, and participate in program activities.

Skills

Excellent teaching credentials

Graduate teaching experience

Graduate-level instruction

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Job description

The School of Public Policy is Canada's leading policy school, which provides hands-on training in Canada and abroad through a Master of Public Policy (MPP), MSc in Sustainable Energy Development, and Executive Training Programs. Its alumni can be found in leadership positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors across Canada. The MPP Graduate Program invites applications for sessional instructor appointments to teach the following courses:

Fall 2027

PPOL 699: International Development Policy & Practice

This course provides an overview of the key policy considerations encountered in the field of contemporary international development. This introduction to development policy is for anyone with interested in engaging with international development as a career or on a volunteer basis through governmental or non-governmental organizations. Students will be exposed to development history and evolving development theories, the range of key players operating in the international development area, and a range of key development topics. Students will be asked to wrestle with challenging issues in class discussions to define and refine their own positions on critical topics.

Position Requirements

The School of Public policy is seeking a candidate with excellent teaching credentials and a demonstrated background in the subject matter for the course. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching, particularly at the post-graduate level, and ideally hold an earned doctoral degree in an area closely related to the course to be taught. Previous involvement with the MPP program is an asset.

The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications, and which courses you are interested in teaching
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Three letters of reference

While we accept all applications for this vacancy, we may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands‑on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary