SL154281-Fall 2020-NUTR*2050*DE Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
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: 
NUTR*2050*DE
Course Name: 
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Course Format: 
DE
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course explores how individual, family, community and societal factors influence nutritional needs and dietary intake from infancy through older adulthood. Implications for nutrition care and community-level programs are discussed. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2020 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 including limited classroom capacity have precluded the offering of this course via face-to-face course delivery. Rather, this course will be offered via Distance Education.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
250
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
(1) Update and edit the course outline as required by the Office of Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd). Any significant changes to an outline, including but not limited to a change in textbook or assessment strategies, must be approved by the Department Chair. The outline must be submitted to the Office of OpenEd by their required date (TBD) and it must also be submitted to the Department Chair at least one week before the start of classes. (2) Preparation and delivery of the course material in an organized and effective manner. (3) Creation and maintenance of the CourseLink site, including readings (imported from the ARES Course Reserves System) and discussion board monitoring where appropriate. (4) Effective and professional communication. (5) Meet with GTAs prior to or within the first week of classes to discuss their responsibilities and complete the GTA Assignment of Work Agreements. (6) Supervise and mentor GTAs in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE 3913, Unit 1. (7) Monitor and support GTAs to facilitate accurate, consistent and timely grading within a 2-week period. The use of a grading rubric is required. (8) Online office hours and student email consultation as required including daily online participation to monitor discussion boards and respond to student questions and concerns. (9) Accurate, consistent and timely grading within a 2-week period. The use of a grading rubric is required. (10) Provide meaningful and constructive feedback giving students a realistic idea of their performance prior to the 40th class day. (11) Facilitate student course evaluations. (12) Plan to offer final exam, if applicable, in modified format through CourseLink. (13) Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable with grading rubric to the Department ahead of the exam period. (14) Invigilate final exam. (15) Timely and accurate submission of final grades as per departmental deadline. (16) Complete Accessible Service Provision, Making Education Accessible and Environmental Health and Safety online courses, if not previously completed. (15) Following the end of the semester, as per Article 14.10(a) in the CUPE 3913 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, you may also be requested to perform work as outlined therein, including deferrals. Reimbursement will be paid in accordance with Schedule ‘B’ of the Collective Agreement upon submission of the extra hours and dates worked to the Department Chair provided the Department Chair and Sessional previously agreed to the specific work/hours/dates.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
as instructor or teaching assistant.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR CV. You are required to demonstrate: (1) Competence in teaching at the post-secondary level. This can be done through the submission of materials such as reference letter(s) from supervisor(s), direct feedback from students and teaching dossiers. (2) Evidence of active research in or recent professional engagement with (a) influences on nutritional needs and dietary intake from infancy through older adulthood. (b) nutrition care and community-level programs.(3) Strong (a) written (b) verbal and (c) online communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress in course content
or completed PhD related to course content
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Previous successful teaching of large Distance Education classes, including the use of online resources.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
This is a DE course. You are required to be available throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period. Any specific days and times required will be determined with the Department Chair of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2020 to December 24, 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): 
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
franhire@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Cathy Walsh, Administrative Assistant, on behalf of Dr. John Beaton, Acting Chair, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition franhire@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 X56321

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