SL304780-Fall 2024-BIOL*1020 Introduction to Biology

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Integrative Biology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
Other:
0.50
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: 
5
Course Details
Course Number: 
BIOL*1020
Course Name: 
Introduction to Biology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination and masking policies are paused. With the evolving nature of the pandemic, public health measures may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. You can choose to submit proof of vaccination before your start date. The University of Guelph has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provides more Information about COVID-19 for Faculty and Staff.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
TBD
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD 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: 
This sessional position will include both in-class and laboratory instruction aimed at students who do not have a significant biology background. The successful candidate should be able to deliver content in an engaging way at an appropriate introductory level.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong familiarity with teaching practice in the Department and familiarity with specific course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 3, 2024 to December 20, 2024
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,519.05 (effective 2024/25)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
ibjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. Amy Newman, Professor and Chair (ibchair@uoguelph.ca)

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 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: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

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 reside in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required