SL186676-Fall 2021-PABI*6500 Infectious Diseases and Public Health

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Pathobiology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2021
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: 
PABI*6500
Course Name: 
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2021 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: This course can be taught in either a Synchronous format (AD-S Virtual) OR a hybrid In-Class and Synchronous format (AD-S Virtual) (TBD in negotiation with candidates). 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 2021 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 Brandon Lillie, blillie@uoguelph.ca should you like to discuss the options for the delivery of this course prior to making an application. The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is committed to ensuring that our students are provided with a high standard of teaching excellence. Part of this commitment is the distribution of Teaching Assistant resources to course sections in a fair and transparent manner. Please visit the following link for more information: https://uoguelphca.sharepoint.com/sites/OVCAcademic/SitePages/GTA-Allocations-@-OVC.aspx
Projected Class Enrolment: 
25
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Preparation
Lecturing
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Attending online seminars and directing discussion Assisting with course development and evaluation
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Other
MPH
Prior Teaching Experience: 
No teaching experience required
candidates with experience in public health, applied infectious diseases and/or communications may be considered
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
The candidate will have a strong background in public health and infectious diseases, with an emphasis on public health communications. The candidate will have strong communication skills to participate in and lead discussions, both when the faculty instructor is present and otherwise. The course is based largely on student seminar presentations and the candidate will be able to provide input into presentation content and delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
Other
DVM, MD or BSc(nursing)
PhD in progress related to public health or infectious diseases
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Candidate will have a strong background in public health and infectious diseases, with an emphasis on public health communications. The Candidate will have strong communication skills to participate in and lead discussions, both when the faculty instructor is present and otherwise. The course is based largely on student seminar presentations and the Candidate will be able to provide input into presentation content and delivery.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
tbd
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 7, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,617.56 (effective 2021/22)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
ovcsas.tasessional@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Jamie Campbell, Operations Manager, jamie.campbell@uoguelph.ca

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