Advanced Practicum II

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto invites applications for Sessional Lecturer positions for ECS*4080 Advanced Practicum II. Responsibilities include weekly seminars, office hours, and grading, with duties spanning course delivery and field practicum supervision.

Qualifications require a Master’s related to ECS, prior university teaching, and the ability to coordinate multiple course components at the University of Guelph-Humber. Positions are Winter 2027 with two sections available.

Qualifications

• Must have master-level credentials in ECS or closely related field.
• Experience teaching ECS at college/university level is required.
• Ability to supervise field practicum and coordinate course activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and training for course sections.
• Provide office hours and student consultation.
• Prepare labs and seminars; invigilate exams; grade submissions.
• Coordinate field practicum placements and maintain agency contact.

Skills

Teaching support

Student advisement

Course coordination

Education

Master's degree in ECS

Master's degree related to ECS course

Prior teaching experience at college/university

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400328-Winter 2027-ECS*4080 (ECS Program) Advanced Practicum II

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

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:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

2

Course Number:

ECS*4080 (ECS Program)

Course Name:

Advanced Practicum II

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Students continue their practicum at the same site they were placed for Field Practicum V. This allows for an in-depth experience independently planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum for children and/or their families in collaboration with other professionals. Students use the knowledge gained in the previous semester to refine their reflective practice skills in a weekly integrative seminar and through the development of an e-Portfolio Students will gain practical experience in the role of Early Childhood Professional, further developing their knowledge and skills in leadership, research, communication, programming, advocacy, teamwork, social justice and reflective practice.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

35/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described

• Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.
• This is a full appointment consisting of:Weekly instruction: Conduct seminar class, adhering to the respective course outline; Facilitate students’ completion of evaluation strategies; Review and grade student submissions of the evaluation components as indicated in respective course outlines; Meet with students during office hours on a scheduled or impromptu basis; Calculate and submit final grades.
• Supervision of Students in Field Placement: Ensure all agencies are contacted within the first two weeks of placement in September and January to schedule on-site visits; Conduct one on-site visit at agencies for all students during both terms which includes meeting with both the students and agency field supervisors. Additional meetings may be required for students who are not meeting the field practicum expectations; Work with students and agency field supervisors around issues of concern to develop strategies addressing concerns; Liaise in an ongoing manner with agencies by email and phone; and Complete 15-minute de-briefing meetings with all students in December and April (as applicable).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Masters related to field
• Other: A degree related to ECS plus a Masters related to the course
• 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 in ECS at the University of Guelph-Humber.Significant experience working with children and/or families in the field of Early Childhood Education or related field of Early Intervention and Prevention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree: Other
• Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE)
• Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used).Registered as an Early Childhood Educator.Experience teaching/supervising field practicum courses in an Early Childhood program, including evidence of teaching responsive/conversational seminars.Experience working in a variety of settings with children and families is an asset.Evidence of fostering a supportive learning environment/community, such as responsiveness, engagement and adaptability, including creating a safe space for students to voice their questions/concerns.

Days Required and Wages

• Days and Times Required: Section 0101: Wednesday 8:55 AM - 10:40 AM; field placement days: Thursday & Friday.
• Section 0202: Wednesday 8:55 AM - 10:40 AM; field placement days: Thursday & Friday.
• Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

• Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Posting Email Contact: [e-mail]
• Hiring Contact Information: [e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

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.