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SL400268-Winter 2027-ECS*3150 (ECS-ECS Online Program) Ethics and Privacy with Children

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*3150 (ECS-ECS Online Program)

Course Name:

Ethics and Privacy with Children

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

In this course, students will be introduced to the issues and laws of ethics and privacy with children. Students will explore the policies and practices which aim to improve the lives of children. There will be a specific focus on the ethical use, design and implementation of various forms of technology and innovation with children. Students will explore global policy, law and ethical issues surrounding the collection and use of data and risks to privacy. The child's development and well-being will be included into the holistic understanding in this course, including the development of critical thinking skills, mental health,



informed decision making and informed consent and assent in grappling with the moral, ethical issues surrounding children, technology and child futures.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines

60/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

- Orientation-Training
- Office Hours
- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading
- Other Duties (specified below)
- Other Duties Described: Online instruction; Instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Degree: Other
- Masters related to the course or JD/LLB
- Prior Teaching Experience: Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
- Other: or delivering professional presentations and/or training to adult learners.
- Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Work experience related to field; Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience); Evidence of successful online course development, teaching an online course or delivering training/workshops online.

Preferred Qualifications

- Degree: Other
- Doctorate in the field of ECS,



law or policy 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).Professional experience in child advocacy, ethics, or policy development, with a strong understanding of privacy laws, ethical technology use and the impact of digital innovation on children's rights, development, and well-being.Demonstrated robust familiarity with current research, Canadian privacy laws or policies directly related to the content of the course.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 DE01 & DE02: This is a distance education course offering. As such, significant online monitoring, supervision and feedback related to student learning activities is required.

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date an

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