SL398282-Winter 2027, Fall 2026-BUS*6150 & BUS*6900 Major Research Project Part 1 & 2

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
LANG Executive Programs
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2027
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
Course Details
Course Number: 
BUS*6150 & BUS*6900
Course Name: 
Major Research Project Part 1 & 2
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This sessional appointment is for both F26 BUS*6150 Major Research Project Part 1 and W27 BUS*6900 Major Research Project Part 2. The F26 BUS*6150 and W27*BUS*6900 course is A detailed critical review of an area of study specific to the specialization of students in the MBA by course work and major paper option. Fall 2026 BUS*6150 Instructor advises students as they work to develop a research question, and research methodology. Winter 2027 BUS*6900, Instructor advises students as they complete their MRP, providing feedback, guidance and grading.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
20/ section
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Grading
Other Duties (specified below)
Other Duties Described: 
The F26 BUS*6510 online course runs from October 26, 2026 - December 13, 2026, with grades due no later than by December 28th, 2026. The W27 BUS*6900 online course runs from February 22, 2027 - April 11, 2027, with grades due no later than by April 26, 2027. Respond to student's questions within 24 hours, provide feedback re: assignments in a timely manner ad submit grades to Executive Programs within ten days of the final class.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD 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: 
Previous experience teaching research methods at a post secondary institution is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD and expert in course content
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Previous teaching in Executive Programs an asset.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Two (2) courses overseeing the Major Research Project course (part 1 & 2) as part of the MBA program. Each offering covering a 7-week intense online course. Should be available at different times throughout the week/weekends. The F26 BUS*6510 online course runs from October 26, 2026 - December 13, 2026, with grades due no later than by December 28th, 2026. The W27 BUS*6900 online course runs from February 22, 2027 - April 11, 2027, with grades due no later than by April 26, 2027.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
October 26, 2026 to April 26, 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): 
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Posting Email Contact: 
execpost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Lang Executive Programs, lang.grad@uoguelph.ca

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