SL154060-Fall 2020-UNIV*3000 Civic Engagement & Service Learning

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Interdisciplinary
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2020
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
Course Details
Course Number: 
UNIV*3000
Course Name: 
Civic Engagement & Service Learning
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The Fall 2020 offering of this variable content, experiential learning course bridges student residence life staff training with theories and concepts associated with student and group/community development, interpersonal relationships, and leadership. By exploring the current trends in higher education, the course aims to develop the skills necessary to be effective in the student staff role, successful paraprofessionals and to support the transfer of the knowledge and skills to future professional careers. Beginning during Residence Life pre-service training in August, the remainder of the course builds on the skills and knowledge gained during this experiential learning training. “IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2020 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: Courses posted as ‘In-Class’ may have to pivot to an alternative delivery format (see https://opened.uoguelph.ca/academic-continuity) in the case that requirements placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial, and federal governments necessitate such a mid-semester transition. Requirements for Fall 2020 course delivery include: -Course should be designed and delivered within an inclusive and accessible learning environment consistent with the principles of Universal Instructional Design (see: https://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/Universal-Instructional-Design). -Course learning activities and assessments are to be created to easily accommodate a switch to alternative delivery methods. -Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable, to Department ahead of the exam period. -Plan to offer final exam, if applicable, in a modified format if there is another disruption of face-to-face classes. Please contact [Patricia Tersigni/p.tersigni@exec.uoguelph.ca] should you like to discuss the options for the delivery of this course prior to making an application.”
Projected Class Enrolment: 
35-50
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Develop course outline, assignments and associated grading rubrics; attend and participate in pre-service training of residence life staff (August 17 – 31, 2020); maintain CourseLink site for the course; communicate with Residence Life Management staff as required; meet with senior Residence Life staff to ensure that course curriculum and assignments are aligned with Residence Life position expectations and requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters and Thesis 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: 
The successful candidate will have experience in developing and delivering a curriculum for students who have been hired as peer leaders/supporters within a residential setting on campus; experience in facilitating experiential learning programs that foster critical reflection, attention to group process, and strong community relationship building; prior knowledge and experience working within a post-secondary residential living environment and managing residence student staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
PhD in progress in course content
PhD related to field
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
The successful candidate will have a minimum 5 years demonstrated experience working in residence life, including experience delivering pre-service training, presenting and facilitation skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with inquiry-based learning, community development, or experiential learning.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Pre-Service Training: August 17 – 31, 2020 Lecture/Seminars: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:50 pm
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
August 17, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,430.26 (effective 2019/20)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
crc@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Office of the Associate Vice-President (Academic) Cate Dewey, AVPA 519-824-4120 extension 55902

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: president@cupe3913.on.ca).

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must reside in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required