SL380375-Fall 2026-POLS*2200 International Relations

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Political Science
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: 
POLS*2200
Course Name: 
International Relations
Course Format: 
Hyflex
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
An introduction to basic theories and concepts in the study of international relations, including an analysis of power, national interest, security, survival, nationalism, sovereignty, decision-making, interdependence, integration, and transnationalism. POLS*2200 is a hyflex course, with in-person section and virtual synchronous section sharing the same lectures simultaneously.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
200 (In-person = 50; virtual synchronous = 150)
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
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at a University level.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at a University Level (course outlines; statement of teaching approach; course evaluations, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
ABD related to field
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at a 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 teaching effectiveness at a University Level (course outlines; statement of teaching approach; course evaluations, etc.) in areas related to subject matter as outlined in "Other Course Description or Assignment Information" under Course Details.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Tues/Thurs 10:00AM – 11:30AM
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): 
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
polspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Onyeka Uzoukwu, Administrative Assistant to the Chair ouzoukwu@uoguelph.ca

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