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SL -Winter 2027-ECS*4040 (ECS Program) Program Development, Administration, and Evaluation

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*4040 (ECS Program)

Course Name:

Program Development, Administration, and Evaluation

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course focuses on the child's rights to quality programs in early education and care. The issue of quality will be reviewed from various perspectives. Students will examine the roles, responsibilities, skills, and techniques available to professionals who develop and administer high quality programs. Students consider the effective planning and utilization of resources (money, human energy, physical resources, and time) to provide services to children and families while meeting the needs of the community.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

55/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

- Orientation-Training
- Office Hours
- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading

Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:





Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

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:

Work experience related to field.Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience).

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).Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, or evaluating early childhood education programs, with a strong understanding of quality standards, resource planning,



and community-responsive service delivery.Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research in the field of Early Childhood Studies and 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 01: Tuesday 10:45 AM - 1:25 PMSection 02: Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:10 PM

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:

Hiring Contact Information:

Please apply through the online application process only: NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact

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: ).

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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