Sessional Lecturer - PPG2008H-F Comparative Public Policy

Date Posted: 05/08/2026
Req ID: 47993
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: PPG2008H-F Comparative Public Policy

Course description: 

This course seeks to equip students with the methodological and conceptual tools needed to explain differences and commonalities in public policies across countries. While many countries are faced with similar policy problems, the policies implemented to solve them vary greatly. Drawing on a broad range of cases and examining policies across time and space, this course will focus on the design of policies and examine the outcomes and distributive consequences of public policy. A number of relevant substantive policy areas will be analyzed with a particular focus on the welfare state and inequality. Examples of key questions tackled in the course will include:

• Why is social protection more extensive in Scandinavia than in North America?
• Why do some countries admit more immigrants than others?
• Do privatization and liberalization mean the retreat of the state?
• Why is income inequality worse in some countries more than in others?

Estimated course enrolment: 30 students

Estimated TA support: TBA

Class schedule: TBA

*The delivery method for this course is expected to be in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and marking not finished by December 31, 2026.

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Political Science required, with specialization in comparative politics. Extensive and senior professional policy practitioner experience required. Teaching experience at the graduate level required.

Description of duties: Teaching at the graduate level, developing the syllabus, teaching two-hour classes, providing weekly office hours for academic counselling of students, preparing and delivering course material, preparing and delivering assignments and tests, marking student work and submitting grades.

Application procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form ( to p.jory@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 05/22/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

 It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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