SL378944-Fall 2026-CHEM*1060 Introductory Chemistry

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Chemistry
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 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
Course Details
Course Number: 
CHEM*1060
Course Name: 
Introductory Chemistry
Course Format: 
E-Learning (Online Asynchronous)
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course stresses fundamental principles of chemistry and is designed for students without Grade 12 or 4U Chemistry or equivalent. Topics include: atomic theory, the periodic table, stoichiometry, properties of gases and liquids, acid-base concepts and chemical equilibria. This course is intended only for students who require the equivalent of Grade 12 or 4U Chemistry in order to proceed to CHEM*1040.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
150
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Grading
Other Duties: 
Course Development
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
a) Previous experience teaching an E-Learning (Online Asynchronous) course. b) Familiarity University of Guelph systems such as CourseLink.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Previous experience teaching this course (CHEM*1060) in a 6 and / or 12 week format.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
As required.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to December 24, 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): 
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
chemjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Naomi Schneider Instructional Support Coordinator Department of Chemistry University of Guelph chemacademic@uoguelph.ca www.chemistry.uoguelph.ca

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