SL346201-Fall 2025-CHEM*1040/1140 General Chemistry I - COORDINATOR

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Chemistry
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2025
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: 
No
Course Details
Course Number: 
CHEM*1040/1140
Course Name: 
General Chemistry I - COORDINATOR
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This assignment is for a CHEM*1040/1140 Course Coordinator position. CHEM*1040/1140 has at least 6 joint lecture sections for CHEM*1040 and CHEM*1140 - these courses differ only in the lab requirements of the course.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
3,600 (6 sections)
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Key Responsibilities: Online Platform Management: • Maintain the Get Ready for First-year Chemistry and CHEM*1040/1140 sites on CourseLink. • Manage the Pearson Mastering Chemistry homework platform. • Monitor student engagement and respond to inquiries. • Ensure timely updates and accuracy of online content. • Explore the possibility of employing AI to assist with student  communication. Instructional & Student Support: • Participate in regular meetings with instructors. • Collaborate with First-year Lab Coordinator. • Supervise Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) TAs. • Maintain communication with Supportive Learning Groups (SLG). • Manage course communication via email, announcements, and discussion boards. Assessment & Exams: • Organize and manage logistics for midterms and final exams, including: - Room bookings, printing, and invigilation assignments, exam distribution across multiple classrooms. - Assist instructors with exam creation - Manage grading and grade processing. - Handling accommodations, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) communications, Academic Misconduct, and deferred/supplemental exams (within the position contract period) [THIS LAST ONE IS LESS LIKELY TO FALL ON THE COORDINATOR I SUSPECT]. • Process final grades to meet University deadline.
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: 
• Strong organizational and communication skills. • Proficiency with CourseLink (D2L), Pearson Mastering Chemistry and university systems. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
• Previous teaching experience in CHEM*1040. • Familiarity University of Guelph systems such as WinMarks.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
• Maintain availability and accessibility to students, TA's, lab coordinator, and instructors during university business hours • Some evening and weekends may be required during and around exam time
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,838.51 (effective 2025/26)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
chemjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Naomi Schneider Instructional Support Coordinator Department of Chemistry University of Guelph chem.academic@uoguelph.ca www.chemistry.uoguelph.ca

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