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:
(1) Update and edit the course outline as required by the Office of Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd). Any significant changes to an outline, including but not limited to a change in textbook or assessment strategies, must be approved by the Department Chair. The outline must be submitted to the Office of OpenEd by their required date (TBD) and it must also be submitted to the Department Chair at least one week before the start of classes. (2) Course should be designed and delivered within an inclusive and accessible learning environment consistent with the principles of Universal Instructional Design (see: https://otl.uoguelph.ca/teaching-pedagogy/inclusive-teaching/universal-instructional-design-and-universal-design-learning). (3) Preparation and delivery of the course material in an organized and effective manner. (4) Creation and maintenance of CourseLink site, including discussion board monitoring where appropriate. (5) Effective and professional communication. (6) Provide office hours and prompt student email consultation, including student emails and concerns, as required. (7) Accurate, consistent and timely grading within a 2-week period. The use of a grading rubric is recommended. (8) Provide meaningful and constructive feedback, at minimum 20% of the final course grade, giving students a realistic idea of their performance prior to the 40th class day. (9) Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable, to Department ahead of the exam period. (10) Invigilate final exam if there is a final exam. Must be available for the entirety of the final exam period (11) Timely and accurate submission of final grades as per departmental deadline. (12) Complete Accessible Service Provision, Making Education Accessible and Environmental Health and Safety online courses, if not previously completed. (13) Following the end of the semester, as per Article 14.10(a) in the CUPE 3913 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, you may also be requested to perform work as outlined therein, including deferrals. Reimbursement will be paid in accordance with Schedule ‘B’ of the Collective Agreement upon submission of the extra hours and dates worked to the Department Chair provided the Department Chair and Sessional previously agreed to the specific work/hours/dates.
