SL360739-Winter 2026-SPMT*2220 Comm., Media Strategy in SPMT

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Management
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: 
SPMT*2220
Course Name: 
Comm., Media Strategy in SPMT
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
120
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
1) Reviewing of DoM Information Checklist for Sessional Faculty (emailed to you prior to semester start-up); 2) Completing one-time only three online UofG administrative training courses before the start of classes and uploading certificates of completion; 3) Maintaining CourseLink; 4) Submitting Deferred Exam and Marking Rubric to Academic Assistant prior to end of semester; 5) TA Coordination meetings if applicable
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: 
Previous experience as a teaching assistant for SPMT and relevant sport industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
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: 
Currently hold, or have held, a research related position in sport management
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Classes Jan 5th to April 2nd. Lectures Tues/Thurs 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM; Final Exam Period April 9 to 21, and Grade Submission Period until April 28.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
October 30, 2025 to February 27, 2026
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
as per contract
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
domposts@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
domposts@uoguelph.ca; Applications and CVs will be accepted only via submission to this Academic Staff Work Assignments site prior to the deadline date.

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