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Hiring Unit: Faculty of Law
Course Number: LAWG 582
Course Title: Disability Law and Policy

Course Credits: 3
1 Instructor
Fall Course Schedule: Wed/Fri 1435-1555 (Student Affairs Office will contact you if there is a change to the date/time)
Location: Chancellor Day Hall
Introduction to fundamental issues in disability law and policy, exploring who is the 'disabled subject', what is disability, and what expectations of "normalcy" are implicit in approaching some questions in the field. Critical examination of legal concepts used in disability law and exploration of the difficulties that people with disabilities face in relation to access to justice, education and healthcare, as well as other controversial issues. Exploration of the evolving landscape of disability law and the challenges it poses to policy makers.
TQR: At a minimum, a first degree in law. Several years of significant practice or professional experience, in the relevant area; Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.
The University may, at its discretion, assign the person of choice to give this Course/Teaching.

This posting will be taken down at 12:00 a.m. on the day indicated below as the deadline to apply. You have until 11:59 p.m. the day before the indicated deadline date to submit your application.
Hiring Unit:
Faculty of Law
Course Title:
Disability Law and Policy
Subject Code:
LAWG 582 001/009
Location:
New Chancellor Day Hall
Schedule:
Wed/Fri 1435-1555
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-22McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.