SL32845-Winter 2017-PSYC*3170 (Psychology Program) Persuasion and Facilitation

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Guelph Humber Programs
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2017
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 Details
Course Number: 
PSYC*3170 (Psychology Program)
Course Name: 
Persuasion and Facilitation
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
- This course will expose students to persuasion, and facilitation, which has been of interest to human beings through the ages. From the ancient Greeks to the executives on Madison Avenue, persuading and influencing others has been a primary concern. This course is designed to expose students to the theories, principles, and strategies relevant to persuasion and will help students become familiar with empirical investigations on persuasion and compliance-gaining. The course also focuses on how empirical findings and theory may be applied to our daily interactions. - Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto) - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course, please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
Projected Class Enrolment: 
55 per section
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
-You may be required to participate in course website training
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Other
PhD in Psychology
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
n/a
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
High scores on teaching evaluations
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated high degree of interest in student-centered extracurricular activities and service in Psychology
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Section 01: Tuesday 11:40 AM -2:20 PM; Section 02: Tuesday 11:40 AM -2:20 PM
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 5, 2017 to April 29, 2017
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,052.79 (effective 2015/16)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, November 4, 2016
Posting Email Contact: 
ghadmin@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
ghadmin@uoguelph.ca Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph: Email: 58888help@uoguelph.ca , Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58888

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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).

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