SL378766-Fall 2026-CHEM*7660 Organic Spectroscopy

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Chemistry
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 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: 
CHEM*7660
Course Name: 
Organic Spectroscopy
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
Other
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
A graduate-level treatment of modern NMR spectroscopy and complementary analytical techniques, with an emphasis on practical structure elucidation of organic molecules. NMR spectroscopy is among the most powerful tools available for characterising molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions. This course surveys the 1D and 2D NMR experiments commonly used in chemical research, building from a conceptual foundation in nuclear spin, chemical shift, and coupling. Topics include routine NMR experiments, multinuclear NMR, relaxation & molecular dynamics, and diffusion (DOSY), treated at a level appropriate for independent application. IR and mass spectrometry are integrated as complementary tools. Selected advanced topics will also be introduced (e.g. solid-state NMR, quantitative NMR). The focus throughout is on the logic-driven process of structure elucidation, developed through worked examples, case studies, hands-on NMR experience, and integrated problems.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
10
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties: 
Course Development
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Graduate Faculty Status, University of Guelph
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
a) Advanced knowledge of NMR theory and demonstrated familiarity with the full suite of 1D and 2D solution-state NMR experiments commonly used in chemical research. b) Demonstrated expertise in molecular structure elucidation through the logic-driven interpretation of spectroscopic data, with the ability to develop and work through complex examples at a graduate research level. c) Demonstrated experience with the theory behind and practical application of NMR methods for studying relaxation, molecular dynamics, and diffusion (DOSY), as well as with multinuclear, solid-state, and quantitative NMR. D) Ability to teach at the graduate level using a range of pedagogical approaches, including lecture, case studies, and hands-on NMR instruction. Experience designing integrated problems that develop students' capacity for independent application.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to December 24, 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, July 14, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
chemjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Naomi Schneider Instructional Support Coordinator Department of Chemistry University of Guelph chemacademic@uoguelph.ca www.chemistry.uoguelph.ca

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