SL357365-Winter 2026-POLS*2350 Law from a Political Science Perspective

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Political Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
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: 
POLS*2350
Course Name: 
Law from a Political Science Perspective
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
POLS*2350 is a hybrid course, with one in-person section and one virtual synchronous section sharing the same lectures.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
500
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
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Other
Law degree
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated teaching effectives at a University level (course outlines; statement of teaching approach; course evaluations; etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
ABD related to field
PhD related to field
Other
Law degree with teaching experience
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
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 effectiveness teaching at a University level (course outlines; statement of teaching approach, course evaluations, etc.) in areas related to the content of the course.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
T/Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM Hybrid course (section 01 and 02 share the same lectures)
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 5, 2026 to April 21, 2026
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): 
Friday, November 7, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
polspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Sara Nurse, Administrative Assistant to the Chair pols.admin@uoguelph.ca

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