SL221262-Fall 2022-IMPR*6030 Foundational Research Methods in Critical Studies in Improvisation

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Dean's Office - COA
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 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
Course Details
Course Number: 
IMPR*6030
Course Name: 
Foundational Research Methods in Critical Studies in Improvisation
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This required course provides an overview of a range of research methodologies pertinent to the field of Critical Studies in Improvisation. These include: critical thinking and writing strategies; discursive and qualitative research practices; community literacy and outreach; research ethics; grant- writing and research funding practices and possibilities; practicum- based learning issues and contexts; and knowledge mobilization strategies.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
10
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Expertise teaching in Critical Studies in Improvisation; experience teaching at the graduate level.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate: 1) A strong understanding of practice- based research methodologies pertinent to the field of Critical Studies in Improvisation; 2) Recent or current engagement in research related to improvisation; 3) Depth of knowledge in fields of improvisation; 4) Strong written, verbal, and online communication skills; 5) Experience with related topics, such as community- engaged learning, knowledge mobilization, research ethics, and grant- writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Wednesday 2:30pm - 5:20pm
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2022 to December 16, 2022
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,758.48 (effective 2022/23)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, July 22, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
artsidp@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Jocelyn Holmes - Academic Program Assistant, Interdisciplinary Programs

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