[Hiring] Course Developer, Master of Public Policy and Administration @Yorkville University

Role Description

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Contributed research, analysis, or scholarship in Canadian public administration or related policy fields, including peer-reviewed publications within the last five years.
• Demonstrated success in course design or instruction within post-secondary environments.
• Articulate communicator with exceptional written and editorial ability.
• Highly competent with educational technologies, online learning management systems, and digital authoring tools, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Work alongside academic leadership, curriculum design, and the Learning Design team to review and revise existing course outlines and materials.
• Update and enhance course outlines and related materials, integrating current scholarship, applied research, and emerging developments in Canadian governance, policy, and public service.
• Incorporate current policy discourse, government practices, and professional standards into course materials.
• Review course content through stakeholder feedback, data insights, and scholarly review.
• Maintain communication with faculty, project stakeholders, and institutional partners throughout the revision process.
• Stay informed about current pedagogical research, emerging instructional technologies, and best practices in online course delivery.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a new, forward-looking academic initiative that connects research, policy, and practice in the Canadian context.
• Support and resources to advance your career in meaningful, lasting ways.
• Access to professional development and exposure to best practices across industries.
• Opportunities to help launch career-relevant programs and access tuition-free courses across our institutions.

Compensation

Compensation for this engagement is $2,000 CAD per course, covering the revision of the course outline.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, express your interest.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture.