JW McConnell Visiting Scholar in Public Policy

Université McGill

The Max Bell School for Public Policy at McGill University invites applications for the JW McConnell Scholar in Public Policy for the 2025/26 academic year. The position is open, in terms of rank and discipline, to dynamic scholars and sabbaticants whose research and scholarship enriches the study of public policy. The position may also be awarded to an individual outside of the academic community whose writing, research or public career are making a significant contribution to public policy in Canada or abroad.

This is a visiting position with a starting date of September 1, 2025, or later. The appointment is ordinarily for a four-month term (fall or winter), although this is negotiable. The position carries a generous stipend, commensurate with qualifications, the level of engagement with the School, and the duration of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the academic life of the School and be present in the School for the majority of the appointment. The candidate may mentor students, deliver webinars or workshops or public lectures.

Applicants must upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of intent indicating the preferred dates of their visit and summarizing their activities and objectives while at the School. The names and contact information of at least two referees must also be provided. A review of applications will begin December 10, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Applications must be received through McGill University careers site:

https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Sherbrooke-680/JW-McConnell-Visiting-Scholar-in-Public-Policy_JR0000060700-1
For more information about the Max Bell School of Public Policy, please browse our web site at www.mcgill.ca/mbspp

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.