SL386538-Fall 2026-BIOL*3010 Laboratoy & Fieldwork in Ecology

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Integrative Biology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2026
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
2
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
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
3
Course Details
Course Number: 
BIOL*3010
Course Name: 
Laboratoy & Fieldwork in Ecology
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
2 sessional lecturers will teach this course. The lecture will be co-taught and each SL will be assigned to one lab section (both run on the same date and time) with ~70 students in each lab section.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
134
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
Supervising Field Trips
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
Providing in-class feedback for group project design and report writing
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: 
Demonstrated expertise in ecology, including ecological theory, experimental design, field sampling techniques, data analysis, and interpretation of ecological data. Must have the ability to teach and supervise students in both field and laboratory environments while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and effective learning experience. Experience designing, conducting, and evaluating ecological field and laboratory exercises, including the collection, management, and analysis of biological and environmental data. Must be proficient with quantitative methods and statistical approaches commonly used in ecology, and the ability to guide students in the analysis and interpretation of ecological datasets. Ability to foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry by facilitating discussions on contemporary ecological issues and their relevance to society. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex ecological concepts and provide constructive and iterative feedback on student work, especially proposal and report development and data analyses. Demonstrated ability to support student learning through effective instruction, mentorship, and assessment in a hands-on experiential learning environment. Familiarity with field and laboratory safety procedures, risk management practices, and applicable university policies related to teaching and supervision of students in applied learning settings. Experience using educational technologies and data analysis software relevant to ecology instruction is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Recent research activity in field ecology demonstrating applied knowledge and abilities in project design and scientific communication.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Lecture: T/Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM 9/10/2026 - 12/22/2026 Labs: W 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM 9/10/2026 - 12/22/2026
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2026 to January 7, 2027
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, August 11, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
ibjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Dr. Amy Newman, ibchair@uoguelph.ca

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