Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Call for Applications
Career and Teaching Development Fellowships 2013-2014
Applications are invited from students who are passionate about teaching innovation and new pedagogies for the Teaching and Career Development Fellowship program, sponsored by the Office of the Provost. The Fellowship, developed in cooperation with CUPE 3913, will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to design and deliver a First-Year Seminar. Please note that the terms of this Fellowship are subject to the outcome of bargaining between the University of Guelph and CUPE 3913.
The First-Year Seminar Program provides undergraduate students in their first year of study with small discussion-intensive courses. Seminars emphasize oral presentation, writing, and research methodologies in the context of interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Seminars are thematically-focused on themes and questions of contemporary interest and provide intriguing and inter/multidisciplinary approaches. Seminars that emphasize enquiry-based or experiential learning are preferred. For additional information about the First-Year Seminar Program, see the website: http://www.uoguelph.ca/fys
Eligibility:
Students currently registered in any doctoral program at the University of Guelph.
Application procedures:
Applications will include the following:
- A detailed description of the theme of the seminar, highlighting how it meets the program’s goals of interdisciplinary and active learning;
- a detailed course outline reflecting the topics, activities and assignments, including the evaluation scheme and pedagogical goals;
- a curriculum vitae and teaching statement, as well as any other documentation which shows teaching experience, successes and philosophy; and
- names and contact information for three references. These references may be former students, instructors, colleagues or others who would be supportive of your application. These references must include at least one faculty member.
- Shortlisted candidates may be requested to meet with the committee prior to finalizing the selection of Fellows.
- Applicants are encouraged to make their departments aware of their application, and to ensure the availability of office space and supplies, should their application be successful.
Seminar proposals submitted by all applicants for fellowships in the competition remain the intellectual property of the applicant.
Applications are to be submitted to the Director of the First-Year Seminar Program by October 1, 2012.
Term of Appointment
Two one-semester Fellowships are available for the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants must indicate whether they wish to teach in the Fall 2013 or Winter 2014 semester.
Remuneration
This assignment will be remunerated at the rate of $7321.11 (please know that this is subject to negotiations between the University and CUPE 3913).This position is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3913 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, and does not carry a Right of First Refusal.
Additional Information
Contact the Director of the First-Year Seminar Program, Dr. Jacqueline Murray at fys@uoguelph.ca
Submissions
Application packages may be submitted electronically to provost@uoguelph.
If you prefer to submit a hard copy of your application package, please submit five copies of your materials to:
Kim McCaughan
Office of the Provost
Level 4, University Centre
