Children with Exceptionalities

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 7,200 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber Campus in Toronto invites applications for the Winter 2027 session as a Sessional Lecturer for ECS 2070: Children with Exceptionalities. The course format is in-person, and sections are available for assignment, with a RoFR for eligible instructors.

Two assignments are available in this unit, with responsibilities including orientation/training, student consultation, class prep, exam invigilation, and grading.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Evidence of prior teaching at college or university level is required.
• Strong content knowledge and ability to teach ECS topics is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or oversee Orientation and Training.
• Hold office hours for student consultation.
• Prepare course materials and assessments.
• Involve in invigilating exams and grading.

Skills

Masters level education

Teaching experience

Course content knowledge

Education

Masters related to field

Masters related to ECS and course

Doctorate in ECS preferred

Job description

SL400010-Winter 2027-ECS*2070 (ECS Program) Children with Exceptionalities

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*2070 (ECS Program)

Course Name

Children with Exceptionalities

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

This course provides an overview of the diversity of special needs of children and the effects on children's development. This course prepares early childhood professionals to work with all children in a diverse range of settings. Different causes and common characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention approaches, and programming guidelines for creating an anti-bias and inclusive learning environment will be explored. 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).

50/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

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

Other Duties Described:

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

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: Work experience related to field. Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience).

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). Professional experience supporting children with exceptionalities in inclusive early learning environments, with a strong understanding of developmental impacts, intervention strategies, and anti-bias programming. Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research in the field of Early Childhood Studies and 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 01: Thursday 2:25 PM - 5:05 PM

Section 02: Friday 8:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date)

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

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]

University Inclusion Statement

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.

Union & Collective Agreement

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]).

Eligibility & Location Requirements

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.