Course Lecturer - URBP 623 Planning Studio 2

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Co-instructor position for an Urban Planning Studio. The focus is on urban design and development of a housing project. The course meets on Mondays from 2:35 pm to 3:55 pm and Thursdays from 2:35-5:25 pm from January 7 to April 14.

The position requires a knowledge of Montreal housing policy, community organizing and various models of delivering non-profit housing, as well as urban design principles.

Salary: $11,824 (3 credits worth)

Teaching Qualification Requirements:
The candidate must detain an MSc. (or higher) degree in urban planning, urban studies or a related discipline, and should be familiar with Studio-based teaching in an urban planning teaching context. They should have some professional experience in site- or real-estate development (either directly or in a close management or advisory role), ideally in the housing sector and ideally in both private and not-for-profit contexts. Preference given to applicants who have relevant academic teaching experience and publications.

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Hiring Unit:

School of Urban Planning

Course Title:

Planning Studio 2

Subject Code:

URBP 623

Location:

Macdonald Harrington Building

Schedule:

Mondays from 12:35 to 3:55 and Thursdays from 2:35 pm to 5:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-20

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