SL399352-Winter 2027-NEUR*3500 Techniques in Neuroscience

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2027
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
Other:
0.33
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: 
NEUR*3500
Course Name: 
Techniques in Neuroscience
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
NEUR*3500 provides an introduction to research techniques used in neuroscience, including vertebrate and invertebrate models and comparative approaches to human and animal research. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences, students gain practical exposure to a range of contemporary neuroscience research methods.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
200
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Deliver three two-hour lectures and coordinate two laboratory modules, including human H-reflex and tendon tap reflex experiments, as well as an introductory course demonstration. Facilitate laboratory sessions held on Mon (three hours each) and support the evaluation of student lab reports in collaboration with the course instructional team.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Some teaching experience in this area
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Must be able to introduce students to a range of neuroscience research techniques, including the use of vertebrate and invertebrate models and comparative approaches to human and animal research. Lectures provide the theoretical foundation for laboratory activities, while hands-on experience in six laboratory exercises allows students to develop practical skills in a variety of neuroscience research methods. Feedback/Course evaluations from the past 2-3 years are required as part of this application submission.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress in course content
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
see web advisor
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027
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): 
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
hhnseval@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Vanessa Goodwin (vgoodwin@uoguelph.ca) Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph: Email: 58888help@uoguelph.ca, Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58888. Please refrain from using Firefox to submit your application as you may encounter issues.

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