Teaching Position Available 2026/2027
MPA 893: Special Topics - Municipal Governance
This position is to fill an existing vacancy within the University
School of Policy Studies
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
The School of Policy Studies at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Municipal Governance (MPA 893). This is an in-person teaching, graduate level course with an expected enrolment of 30 students. Candidates should have a M.Sc. or Ph.D, and teaching experience at the university level. This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4, 2027, to April 5, 2027.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Barbra Lalonde via email bb13@queensu.ca or by telephone 613-533-3433.
The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at 2022-26 - Queen's University- QUFA Collective Agreement.
The stipend for this position will be between $9,500 and $13,500. Actual salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and course weight, as per the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´-QUFA Collective Agreement.
Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc.
Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent to the attention of:
Dr. Jim Farney, Director
School of Policy Studies, ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6
Email: HUB1-HR@queensu.ca
Applications will be received until August 4, 2026. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the School of Policy Studies can be found at www.queensu.ca/sps
As part of the application process at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
Course Description
MPA 893 Special Topics – Municipal Governance
This course examines the institutions, powers, and challenges of municipal government in Canada including the legal and constitutional foundations of municipalities, the relationships between local, provincial, Indigenous, and federal governments, and the policy issues that shape contemporary cities and communities. A variety of policy topics of particular importance to the municipal sector will be examined. Through case studies and practical policy analysis, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand how local governments make decisions and respond to complex public policy challenges.
Posted: July 22, 2026