SL385971-Fall 2026-SPMT*4080*01 Experiential Learning and Leadership in Sport

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Management
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: 
SPMT*4080*01
Course Name: 
Experiential Learning and Leadership in Sport
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
SPMT*4080 is a project-based, experiential learning course, that provides students with practical, tangible, hands-on experience.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
60
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: 
1) Reviewing of DoM Information Checklist for Sessional Faculty (emailed to you prior to semester start up); 2) Completing one-time only three online UofG training courses and uploading certificates of completion; 3) Maintaining CourseLink; 4) Submitting Deferred Exam and Marking Rubric; 5) TA Coordination meetings if applicable
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
In-person, small classes that focus on experiential learning
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated access / opportunities for students to work directly with a sport organization or stakeholder for class projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated experience within the sport industry. A seasoned professional with opportunities and a network that can be leveraged for students to gain real work experience.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Classes begin September 10, 2026. Lectures: Friday 11:20am - 2:20 pm. Exam period December 7th to 22nd; Final grade submission to January 7, 2027.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to January 7, 2027
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): 
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
domposts@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
domposts@uoguelph.ca; Applications and CVs must be submitted via this Academic Staff Work Assignment site prior to the deadline date.

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