SL360877-Winter 2026-ECS*3190 (ECS/ECS Online Program) Developmental Neuroscience

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Guelph Humber Programs
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
2
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: 
ECS*3190 (ECS/ECS Online Program)
Course Name: 
Developmental Neuroscience
Course Format: 
E-Learning (Online Asynchronous)
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, theories and research findings in the field of developmental neuroscience, with particular emphasis on the developmental periods from prenatal to early childhood. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills promoting healthy development and well-being in infancy and early childhood, as well as an understanding of the complex cultural, societal and environmental factors that shape humans. -To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines
Projected Class Enrolment: 
60/section
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
Other
A degree related to ECS plus a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification.
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Other
or delivering professional presentations and/or training to adult learners.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Work experience related to field; Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience); Evidence of successful online course development, teaching an online course or delivering training/workshops online.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
Other
Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE)
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). Professional experience working with infants and young children in clinical, educational, or community settings, with demonstrated application of developmental neuroscience principles to promote early childhood well-being. Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research and/or established research experience in developmental neuroscience and its application to early childhood development, directly associated with the content of the course. Evidence of fostering a supportive learning environment/community, such as responsiveness, engagement and adaptability, including creating a safe space for students to voice their questions/concerns.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Section DE01 & DE02: This is a distance education course offering. As such, significant online monitoring, supervision and feedback related to student learning activities is required.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 2, 2026 to April 25, 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): 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
ghadmin@guelphhumber.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
ghadmin@guelphhumber.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 support@woolwichweb.works

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