Children's Rights, Law & Policy

University of Guelph; Guelph; Remote; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber Programs seeks a Sessional Lecturer for ECS*3210 (ECS Online Program) Winter 2027 to deliver a distance education course on Children’s Rights, Law & Policy. The assignment is winter 2027 with upfront RoFR status for the course and on-campus meetings may be required in Ontario.

The role focuses on online instruction, exam invigilation, grading, and student consultation, with emphasis on fostering an inclusive, engaging online learning environment for graduate and

Qualifications

• Degree: Other
• Masters related to the course or JD/LLB
• Prior Teaching Experience: Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
• Other or delivering professional presentations and/or training to adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Online instruction; Instructor may be required to participate in course website training
• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)
• Other Duties Described: Online instruction; instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Education

Masters related to the course or JD/LLB

Doctorate in the field of ECS, law or policy and/or related to children OR professional designation

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400298-Winter 2027-ECS*3210 (ECS Online Program) Children's Rights, Law & Policy

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

4

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:

4

Course Number:

ECS*3210 (ECS Online Program)

Course Name:

Children's Rights, Law & Policy

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides an overview of the legal framework and policies that affect children in Canada. Students will explore the Canadian legal system and examine how it protects and regulates the rights and lives of children. The course will cover a range of legal topics including family law, child protection, criminal law, education law and health law. The course aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the importance of social justice and equity in protecting and promoting the well‑being of children in Canada.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

Online instruction; Instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Other

Masters related to the course or JD/LLB

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Other

or delivering professional presentations and/or training to adult learners.

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Work experience related to field; Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience); Evidence of successful online course development, teaching an online course or delivering training/workshops online.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

Other

Doctorate in the field of ECS, law or policy 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).Professional experience in Canadian child and family law, with a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks—including family, education, health, and child protection law.Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research, Canadian laws or policies directly related to the content of the course.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 DE01, DE0, DE03 & DE04: This is a distance education course offering. As such, significant online monitoring, supervision and feedback related to student learning activities is required.

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.