SL382909-Fall 2026-THST*1200*DE Languages of Media

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of English and Theatre Studies
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: 
THST*1200*DE
Course Name: 
Languages of Media
Course Format: 
E-Learning (Online Asynchronous)
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This introductory course examines perception of media and its creative use where current events, internet, film, and music focus on cultural codes, industries, and audiences who make meaning.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
200
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: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
This introductory course requires perception of media and its creative use where current events, internet, film, and music focus on cultural codes, industries, and audiences who make meaning.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
Other
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Online synchronous M/W 11:30-1
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): 
Friday, July 31, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
setspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Any questions, please contact: Olga Petrik, Administrative Assistant, SETS sotecadmin@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.