SL86182-Fall 2018-AHSS*1210 (Media Studies Program) English I: Reading and Writing Effectively

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Guelph Humber Programs
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2018
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
5
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: 
5
Course Details
Course Number: 
AHSS*1210 (Media Studies Program)
Course Name: 
English I: Reading and Writing Effectively
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Good communication skills are essential for good citizenship and for successful participation in the complex world of the 21st century. This course offers foundational training in written communication, using models of effective writing from many areas of contemporary life and representing various important social and cultural issues. Students practice their own writing through a number of assignments, while developing a critical awareness of their society through classroom discussion, oral presentations, and the course readings. Assignments are tailored to the needs of various applied disciplines, including business writing.- 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: 
40 / section
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: 
Instructor may be required to participate in course website training
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Successful post-secondary teaching experience related to course content
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Other
Concentration in a specific area of Literary Study
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Demonstrated teaching excellence (e.g. course evaluations, reference letters, student feedback, etc.)
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Section 06: Tuesday 12:35 PM - 3:15 PM Section 07: Tuesday 5:10 PM - 7:50 PM Section 08: Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:10 PM Section 09:Tuesday 6:05 PM - 8:45 PM Section 10: Tuesday 3:20 PM -6:00 PM
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
August 31, 2018 to December 23, 2018
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,374.95 (effective 2018/19)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Posting Email Contact: 
ghadmin@guelphhumber.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
ghadmin@guelphhumber.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

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