SL322041-Winter 2025-BIOL*1090 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2025
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
Other:
0.5 (First half taught by Faculty)
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 Details
Course Number: 
BIOL*1090
Course Name: 
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
A Sessional is required to teach weeks 7-12. Course co-taught with Faculty, who will teach weeks 1-6. Coordination of teaching is required.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
1680
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Duties include preparing lecture material, uploading lecture material and monitoring discussions on CourseLink. Prepare exams including answer keys; grading exams.
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: 
Teaching experience in the structure and function of cellular components in the context of their contribution to the functioning of organisms, highlighting the importance of organelles in the function of eukaryotic cells and ultimately higher tissue assemblies. Expertise in the study of genes and chromosomes, the mechanisms underlying the transmission of traits from one generation to the next, and the role of mutations that lead to the generation of genetic diversity and disease is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See course calendar
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2025 to April 28, 2025
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): 
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
mcbpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph ON N1G 2W1 TEL: 519-824-4120 ext. 53930

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