SL294103-Fall 2024-AHSS*1450 (General Elective) Emerging Technologies

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Guelph Humber Programs
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2024
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: 
AHSS*1450 (General Elective)
Course Name: 
Emerging Technologies
Course Format: 
Online Synchronous
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course explores emerging technologies and the influence future developments will have on the relationship between people and technology. Moreover, it will examine the implications on organizations, industry sectors and societies. Students will be introduced to trending, high-potential technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart cities, quantum computing, and the internet of things. In addition to understanding the way these technologies can be applied to their field of study, students will examine challenges related to security, privacy, law and ethics. - To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines - HEALTHY CAMPUS: The University of Guelph and the University of Guelph-Humber promote a healthy campus. To guide you with questions you may have around vaccinations (including COVID-19), masking policies (which are currently paused), and other healthier choices to promote health on campus, please refer to the tips on the University of Guelph’s Healthy Campus webpage (https://www.uoguelph.ca/healthy-campus/#containing-the-spread). Please also refer to the University of Guelph COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty-hr-policies-support-staff/713-covid-19-vaccination-policy), which is currently paused but may be un-paused should conditions warrant. Employees working at the University of Guelph-Humber are encouraged to download the Humber Guardian app (https://humber.ca/publicsafety/services/humber-guardian-app), which provides quick access to University of Guelph-Humber campus safety and security resources, emergency contact information, safety services and a safety toolbox. University of Guelph-Humber’s safety measures may change depending on public health directives or the recommendations of public health authorities.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
65
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Online instruction. Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Practical experience working with emerging technologies such as web development, programming, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used). - Experience creating courses in technology fields.- Many years of practical work experience using current and emerging technologies (e.g. full-stack web development, programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning).
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Section 01 (online synchronous): Wednesday 6:05 PM - 8:45 PM
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
August 30, 2024 to December 22, 2024
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,519.05 (effective 2024/25)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, June 21, 2024
Posting Email Contact: 
ghadmin@guelphhumber.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
ghadmin@uoguelph.ca Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please contact Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph: Email: 58888help@uoguelph.ca , Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58888

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