SL381088-Fall 2026-LARC*3440 Landscape Construction and Documentation

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.
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: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
LARC*3440
Course Name: 
Landscape Construction and Documentation
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
The incumbent will serve as a co-instructor for the course. This studio covers the production of construction drawings, specifications, tenders, contract documents and cost estimates. There is an emphasis on digital tools and techniques in communicating construction documentation
Projected Class Enrolment: 
75
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Supervising Field Trips
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
-hold 2 hours of office hours per week (in person or online) -conducting desk crits and pin ups during studio time Includes responsibilities and duties that will ensures the student: 1. becomes knowledgeable and competent with regard to the technical design process which occurs after preliminary designs have been approved; 2. demonstrates proficiency in the execution of site construction drawings; 3. augments and refines technical skills and knowledge previously covered in associated landscape construction-content courses (LARC 3430, 2420, and 2410); 4. communicates an understanding of the interrelationships and direct associations between design and construction; 5. develops an understanding of project specifications, and budget estimating; 6. further develops AutoCAD skills for the purpose of employing this technology in the technical design process; and 7. is prepared for professional practice.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Other
MLA or BLA with significant demonstrated professional experience
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Other
Design teaching experience at University or College level is preferred
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of professional experience as a landscape architect developing projects from conceptual design through to design development and construction implementation. Design studio teaching experience is considered an asset. The candidate should have a passion and understanding for the development of working drawings and design detail, and bring strong verbal and graphic communication skills and time management skills. An ability to support an interactive design approach, along with software training through desk crits and tutorials is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
MLA or BLA with related Master's degree preferred. Membership with OALA or other component association of the CSLA an asset.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
LEC Mon/Wed 13:30 - 14:20, LAB Mon/Wed 14:30 - 16:20
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: 
edrdpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Kaitlin Milley, Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email: sedrdadmin@uoguelph.ca

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.