Course Developer, Master of Public Policy and Administration

Yorkville University

4d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Chair, Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA), we are seeking Course Developers to support the revision and enhancement of existing courses within the broader fields of public policy and administration. As our new Course Developer, you will review and revise course outlines and supporting materials to ensure they remain academically rigorous, professionally grounded, and reflective of the realities, structures, and evolving policies of the Canadian public sector. You will combine academic depth with applied expertise to strengthen and modernize course content, ensuring learning experiences remain research-informed, current, and relevant to practice. This is a remote (within Canada), part-time contract role expected to span approximately eight weeks.

Requirements

• The academic foundation. You hold a Master’s degree or higher, ideally a PhD, in a field directly connected to the Canadian public sector, such as Public Administration, Public Policy and Governance, Political Science, or Economics.
• The Canadian expertise. You bring professional and research experience within Canada’s public sector, ideally including work with federal, provincial, or municipal governments in areas such as economic policy, public management, or intergovernmental relations. You have the contextual understanding necessary to reflect Canadian regulatory environments, policy processes, and administrative practices with precision and authenticity.
• The industry expertise. You have contributed research, analysis, or scholarship in Canadian public administration or related policy fields, including peer-reviewed publications within the last five years. You understand how to translate complex policy and administrative systems into clear, engaging, and academically sound course materials.
• The teaching and research experience. You have demonstrated success in course design or instruction within post-secondary environments and can integrate applied or academic research into curriculum development. You are skilled in designing for diverse learners across online, blended, and in-person formats.
• The collaboration and communication skills. You are an articulate communicator with exceptional written and editorial ability. You can work effectively across academic and administrative functions, build trust with institutional stakeholders, and maintain high professional standards. You bring strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills to manage deliverables, milestones, and feedback loops.
• The technical proficiency. You are highly competent with educational technologies, online learning management systems, and digital authoring tools, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate. You will work alongside academic leadership, curriculum design, and the Learning Design team to review and revise existing course outlines and materials so they reflect the complexities and professional realities of Canadian public policy, governance, economics, and administration. You will ensure that all updates align with Yorkville University’s Student Learning Outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Revise and strengthen course content. You will update and enhance course outlines and related materials, integrating current scholarship, applied research, and emerging developments in Canadian governance, policy, and public service. Your work will maintain academic rigour while ensuring practical relevance for learners preparing to navigate real-world policy challenges.
• Integrate contemporary perspectives. You will incorporate current policy discourse, government practices, and professional standards into course materials, embedding authentic Canadian case studies, frameworks, and codes of ethics to strengthen professional alignment.
• Evaluate and refine. You will review course content through stakeholder feedback, data insights, and scholarly review to ensure continued relevance and alignment with evolving government structures, policy frameworks, and academic standards.
• Engage with stakeholders. You will maintain communication with faculty, project stakeholders, and institutional partners throughout the revision process, ensuring clarity, quality, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Advance learning excellence. You will stay informed about current pedagogical research, emerging instructional technologies, and best practices in online course delivery to support continuous improvement in the learning experience.

Benefits

• Here, professional growth is part of our culture. In your role, you will have opportunities to help the launch of career-relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time