SL380203-Fall 2026-MBG*2400 Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Plant Agriculture
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2026
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
Other:
0.25
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: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
MBG*2400
Course Name: 
Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Lectures are delivered in collaboration with 3 other faculty members. This position will cover topics from a Mendelian transmission genetics context including: allelic variation, meiosis, recombination at the chromosome level, genetic segregation and linkage mapping, haploid vs diploid selection, epistasis, X-linked and maternal inheritance, gene dosage, cytogenetic defects, polyploidy and domestication, with practical problems from livestock and crops.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
440
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress 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: 
In-depth knowledge of plant and animal life cycles, genetics and related subject matter. Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written). Possess excellent time management skills. Experience in use of presentation software.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lecture: Tuesday/ Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to December 24, 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): 
Monday, August 3, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
papost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Hugh Earl - hjearl@uoguelph.ca

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