SL230246-Fall 2022-GEOG*1300 Introduction to the Biophysical Environment

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Geography
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
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
GEOG*1300
Course Name: 
Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The University of Guelph has vaccination and masking policies that may be altered with limited notice depending on COVID-19 circumstances and advice from government, public health authorities, and prevailing science. Currently, the vaccination policy is paused and masking will be paused as of July 1, 2022 (https://news.uoguelph.ca/2022/06/covid-19-update-masking-update-and-classes-on-campus-this-fall/). With the evolving nature of the pandemic, public health measures may resume with little advance notice to address the health risks. Should this occur, vaccinations will be required. The U of G’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy can be found here (https://news.uoguelph.ca/covid-19/vaccination/). More COVID-related information can be found here (https://news.uoguelph.ca/covid-19/faculty-and-staff/) Please contact geoadsec@uoguelph.ca should you like to discuss the options for delivery of this course prior to making an application. Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable needs to be submitted to the department ahead of the exam period. Enrolment numbers typically fluctuate +/-10%
Projected Class Enrolment: 
100 +/-10%
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
Supervising Field Trips
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable, to Department ahead of the exam period. Grading deferred exams, if applicable.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
ABD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
In-depth understanding of the principles and processes governing climate, landforms, and vegetation systems and their interrelationships to natural and human-influenced systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated understanding of various topics in physical geography. Successful teaching related to physical geography. Record of success in engaging students with core topics in this field through labs/tutorials.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lecture - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 15:30 - 16:20 (ROZH 102). Lab - Thursday 08:30 - 10:20, Tuesday 14:30 - 16:20, Monday 09:30 - 11:20, and Tuesday 12:30 - 14:20 (HUTT 240B)
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 6, 2022 to December 23, 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, August 26, 2022
Posting Email Contact: 
geogjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Please email geogundg@uoguelph.ca if you have questions.

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