HR327 BR - Understanding Public Policy for Issue Advocacy (Winter 2027)
About The Position
This course adopts two perspectives to help students understand the process of public policy making, which is often the ultimate aim of advocacy concerning human rights and human diversity issues. From a structuralist perspective, students will learn how public policy makers are constrained by the demands of economic and institutional structures in contemporary Canadian society. From a dynamic perspective, students will explore the fluid ways in which relevant actors like interest groups, citizens, and decision-makers can and do interact to produce public policy. Discussion will be illustrated by examples of public policy and policy innovation in Canada in such fields as international policy and human rights, telecommunications, media and cultural policy, health care, environmental policy, and crime and justice.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a social science discipline.
- A record of scholarly research OR prior postsecondary teaching experience OR a record of professional experience developing public policy or conducting analysis of public policy.
- CV
- Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Nice To Haves
- PhD in a social science discipline.
- A record of scholarly research.
- Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
- A record of professional experience developing public policy or conducting analysis of public policy.
Responsibilities
- Teach "Understanding Public Policy for Issue Advocacy" course.
- Illustrate discussions with examples of public policy and policy innovation in Canada.
- Engage students from structuralist and dynamic perspectives on policy making.
Benefits
- Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance
- Coordination of large classes or multi-section courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
