for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:
Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):
Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:
2

Level of Work Assignment(s):
1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:
Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:
2

Course Number:
ECS*3060 (ECS Program)

Course Name:
Course Format:
In-Person

Course Description:
See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:
This course introduces students to the various community settings that support the development and well-being of children and families. Students will gain experiences in the area of diversity including special needs, family services, early intervention and prevention settings, therapeutic settings and elementary schools. Through discussion seminars, reflective journals and the creation of an e-Portfolio, students will have an opportunity to gain insight into various dimensions of child development and inclusive curriculum to support their professional growth.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

40/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.This is a full appointment consisting of:Weekly instruction: Conduct seminar class,



adhering to the respective course outline; Facilitate students' completion of evaluation strategies; Review and grade student submissions of the evaluation components as indicated in respective course outlines; Meet with students during office hours on a scheduled or impromptu basis; Calculate and submit final grades.Supervision of Students in Field PlacementEnsure all agencies are contacted within the first two weeks of placement in September and January to schedule on-site visits; Conduct one on-site visit at agencies for all students during both terms which includes meeting with both the students and agency field supervisors. Additional meetings may be required for students who are not meeting the field practicum expectations; Work with students and agency field supervisors around issues of concern to develop strategies addressing concerns; Liaise in an on-going manner with agencies by email and phone; and Complete 15-minute de-briefing meetings with all students in December and April (as applicable).

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree:
Masters related to field

Other
A degree related to ECS plus a Masters related to the course

Prior Teaching Experience:
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:
Previous experience teaching in ECS at the University of Guelph-Humber.Significant experience working with children and/or families in the field of Early Childhood Education or related field of Early Childhood professions.

Preferred Qualifications
Degree:
Other
Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE)

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:
Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters,



and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used).Experience teaching/supervising field practicum courses in an Early Childhood program, including evidence of teaching responsive/conversational seminars.Registered as an Early Childhood Educator.Evidence of fostering a supportive learning environment/community, such as responsiveness, engagement and adaptability, including creating a safe space for students to voice their questions/concerns.

Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required:
Section 0101: Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM; field placement days: Monday/Tuesday.Section 0202: Wednesday 12:35 PM - 2:20 PM; field placement days: Monday/Tuesday.

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):
January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Posting Email Contact:
[email protected]

Hiring Contact Information:
[email protected] Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact [email protected]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, secure and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus. SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [email protected]). All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

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