PO498B: Issues in Canadian Housing (Winter 2027)
Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
Canada enshrined the right to housing in the National Housing Strategy Act in 2019, yet housing and homelessness remain pervasive challenges in communities across the country. This seminar covers the history and current landscape of Canadian housing and homelessness policy. Students will learn about the multi-level governance challenges, the influence of public opinion, financialization and the emerging rights-based policies and practices for addressing the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis.
Requirements
- PhD (ABD included)
- Discipline in Political Science or a field with a focus on Community
- Experience in Public Policy
- Experience in the Housing Sector
- CV
- Candidate application form (CAF)
- Names and Contact Information for Referees (for External Applicants)
- Evidence of Good Teaching (for External Applicants)
- Verification of degree (for External Applicants)
Nice To Haves
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Teaching Dossier (Optional)
- Sample Course Outline (Optional, 2-pages maximum)
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures for the course PO498B: Issues in Canadian Housing (Winter 2027).
- Manage class activities for an anticipated class size of 20 students.
- Assess students based on the Candidate Application Form (CAF), Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in supplemental documents.
- Potentially perform marking and grading duties.
- Potentially coordinate large classes or multi-section courses.
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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
