SL313042-Winter 2025-BIOM*4110 Mammalian Reproductive Biology

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Biomedical Sciences
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2025
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: 
No
Course Details
Course Number: 
BIOM*4110
Course Name: 
Mammalian Reproductive Biology
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to various aspects of mammalian reproduction of medical and veterinary significance. The course will cover the normal physiology and gross and micro anatomy of the female and male reproductive systems. Placentation, pregnancy and post-partum physiology will also be addressed. The impact of the reproductive biology on social and economic issues will be discussed. ***IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: The University’s COVID-19 website ( https://www.uoguelph.ca/covid19/ ) provides important information about campus protocols and guidelines for those working on campus. Please contact Tarek Saleh, tsaleh@uoguelph.ca should you like to discuss this course prior to making an application. The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is committed to ensuring that our students are provided with a high standard of teaching excellence. Part of this commitment is the distribution of Teaching Assistant resources to course sections in a fair and transparent manner. Please visit the following link for more information: https://uoguelphca.sharepoint.com/sites/OVCAcademic/SitePages/GTA-Allocations-@-OVC.aspx
Projected Class Enrolment: 
60
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
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Other duties as required, including management of deferred exams, as necessary.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Must have a PhD or equivalent
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Teaching experience in mammalian reproduction required.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with students of varying backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in problem based learning.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
LECTURE Monday 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM LAB Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:20 AM plus office hours, prep time, etc.
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): 
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
ovcsas.tasessional@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. Tarek Saleh Professor & Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences tsaleh@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.
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