SL384335-Fall 2026-FOOD*2010 Principles of Food Science

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Food 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: 
FOOD*2010
Course Name: 
Principles of Food Science
Course Format: 
E-Learning (Online Asynchronous)
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
525
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
PhD related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Prior experience with teaching of introductory food science courses.
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
A background in food science with previous experience in teaching courses, either as an instructor or as a teaching assistant.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
This course is offered via DE and requires daily monitoring of discussion board and emails, as well as regular communication with TAs.
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): 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
fseval@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Michael Rogers mroger09@uoguelph.ca

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