SL202309-Winter 2022-CIS*1200*DE Introduction to Computing

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2022
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: 
CIS*1200*DE
Course Name: 
Introduction to Computing
Course Format: 
DE
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
IMPORTANT NOTE: U of G will progress its return to more conventional course delivery and offer in-person instruction for most courses in Winter 2022 in line with the Provost’s letter of Oct 18, 2021(https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/10/update-on-plans-for-winter-2022-semester/). Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-hr-policies-support-staff/713-covid-19-vaccination-policy) will continue to be required. Should conditions change and requirements are placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial, and federal governments, courses posted as ‘In-Class’ may have to switch to an alternative delivery format (see https://opened.uoguelph.ca/academic-continuity). By accepting this contract, you are agreeing to fulfill the duties in the mode of delivery posted and switch as required. Should you require a medical accommodation, please notify your supervisor immediately. Requirements for Winter 2022 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. The University’s COVID-19 website provides important information about campus protocols and guidelines for those working on campus. Please contact Joshua Lange (jlange@uoguelph.ca) should you like to discuss the options for the delivery of this course prior to making an application.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
300
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: 
• Attending meetings, as required. • Managing the Teaching Assistants for the course. • Attending meetings with students and be available for advising times. • Developing assignments and marking schemes. • Providing course materials and assignments to students. • Providing evaluations to student securely and confidentially. • Instructors must hold a face-to-face meeting with teaching assistants at the beginning and end of term. • Instructors must be available to invigilate any on-campus examinations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Other
Ph.D. or M.Sc. with Appropriate Experience in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Consideration will also be made for candidates with strong experiential skills related to the course.
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Experience teaching large class sizes in a post secondary distance education format.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
- Previous experience teaching a course similar to CIS*1200.DE.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
Other
Ph.D. or M.Sc. with Appropriate Experience in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
- MSc. in Computer Science and previous experience teaching a course similar to CIS*1200.DE.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Any other days/times, as required. See Webadvisor for more details.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 4, 2022 to April 22, 2022
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, November 11, 2021
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Minglun Gong, Director of SoCS director@socs.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