SL294367-Fall 2024-POLS*2650 Political Inquiry and Research Methods

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Political Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
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: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
POLS*2650
Course Name: 
Political Inquiry and Research Methods
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
200
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
successful teaching in Political Science or related discipline as either course instructor/ graduate research assistant
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrate effectiveness as an instructor at a University level either as course instructor or graduate research assistant. (course outlines, teaching evaluations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
ABD related to field
PhD 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 areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
M/W 12:30 – 1:20
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 2, 2024 to December 27, 2024
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
as per contract
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
polspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Jessica Hubbert, Administrative Assistant to the Chair jhubbert@uoguelph.ca
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