SL154233-Fall 2020-LARC*2240 Plants in the Landscape

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.
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
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
LARC*2240
Course Name: 
Plants in the Landscape
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course explores the identification and cultural requirements of native and introduced trees and shrubs in cultivated and naturalized landscapes from a design perspective. The course includes labs/walks conducted outdoors.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
65
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: 
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2020 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: When applying for this work assignment, please be aware that this course is being offered in an Alternative Delivery Synchronous format. 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 the alternative delivery method. Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable, is to be given to the department ahead of the exam period. Plan to offer the final exam in a modified format, if applicable. Please contact Sean Kelly, Director of SEDRD (sean.kelly@uoguelph.ca) should you like to discuss the options for the delivery of this course prior to making an application.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Other
A minimum of (1) an MLA with professional experience or (2) a BLA with a related Masters degree and professional experience or (3) a BLA with significant professional experience
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Proven teaching ability; experience in teaching plant identification and plant use; experience with student critiques; in-depth familiarity with plant materials, identification, plant use in the landscape.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
As per WebAdvisor.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2020 to December 24, 2020
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, July 12, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
edrdpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Jennifer McCreary - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Address: 102A Landscape Architecture Building, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 - Phone: (519) 824-4120 x53353 - Email: mccrearj@uoguelph.ca

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