SL339041-Winter 2026-GEOG*4880 Contemporary Geographic Thought

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Geography
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
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
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
GEOG*4880
Course Name: 
Contemporary Geographic Thought
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Deferred exam is to be submitted before the final exam takes place.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
40
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 Described: 
Deferred exam is to be submitted before the final exam takes place.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Minimum Master's degree in Geography with a background in Philosophy and Methodology in the discipline. A strong grasp of both historical some background in Methodology in the discipline. A strong grasp of both historical and contemporary geographic scholarship. They should be skilled in guiding students through critical thinking, academic writing, oral communication, group work, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Experience teaching similar courses at the grad or undergrad level
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lectures- Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,838.51 (effective 2025/26)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
geoadsec@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Contact geoadsec@uoguelph.ca with questions.

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