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SL402422-Winter 2027-MDST*3040 (Media & Communication Studies Program) Power, Culture and the Individual

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

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:

1

Course Number:

Course Name:

Power, Culture and the Individual

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course critically examines how the media construct, reinforce, and maintain perceptions of the world, the development of cultures and concepts of identity. It explores the role of various media, including social media, on the development of a sense of self, including issues related to gender, sexuality, class, race, ethnicity and ability and disability, and that identity within the broader environments of culture and subcultures.-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).

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

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

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Substantive knowledge of the course content area.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.

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 media analysis, cultural studies, or identity-focused communication, with demonstrated expertise in examining media’s role in shaping social and cultural perceptions.Demonstrated currency in course content through academic and professional engagement, career development, practical application of subject matter, curriculum development, thought leadership and/or peer recognition. Applicants should include links or samples as supporting evidence.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Section 01: Tuesday 9:50 AM - 12:30 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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

[email protected]

Hiring Contact Information:

[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, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on i

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