College Lecturer - Cereal and Forage Management (50% of Course - Forage Management)

University of Guelph; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in Ridgetown seeks a part-time College Lecturer for the Agriculture Associate Diploma Program starting January 2026. The role includes teaching and delivering course material, grading assessments, and providing student support. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience. The position offers a negotiable salary and involves teaching duties for the course DAGR*2200, focusing on forage management and small grain cereals.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant working experience in agriculture or related fields.
• Ability to develop presentations for diploma students.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver course material for DAGR*2200.
• Prepare and grade course materials and assessments.
• Provide timely support for student inquiries.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Advanced proficiency with MS Office

Teamwork and time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Job description

Location: Ridgetown, CA, N0P 2C0

Position Description

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for a fixed term part‑time College Lecturer, teaching in the Agriculture Associate Diploma Program. This appointment will begin in early January 2026 and will end in April 2026. The position is based at the Ridgetown Campus, in the municipality of Chatham‑Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.

Position Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a related field (agriculture, crop science, plant science, etc.) with three years of relevant working experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A strong understanding of forage species, establishing, managing, harvesting and storing forages for optimal nutrition management in ruminant livestock.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop presentations for diploma students.
• An ability to incorporate relevant, practical and applied experiences into teaching methods.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office and internet applications.
• Demonstrated record of diplomacy, teamwork, and time management.

Preference Given to Candidates With

• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level with a commitment to student success.
• Experience in the agricultural industry.
• A related professional designation or industry‑recognized certification.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Quality and Student Success, the College Lecturer will be responsible for teaching and delivering the course material, as well as the necessary preparation and grading of course materials and assessments. The College Lecturer will also provide student support in a timely fashion, answering student questions and inquiries regarding the course.

Assigned Course

DAGR*2200 Cereal and Forage Management (Forage Management – 50% of Course)

Best management practices of small grain cereals and forages are discussed. Topic areas include the latest information on the value of small grain cereals and forages in crop rotations, physiology of small grain and forage species, intensive cereal management, crop enterprise budgeting, tillage practices, crop diagnostics, crop scouting practices, variety and species selection, soil fertility management, planting dates, row widths, seed rates and pest management strategies.

There are three lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Three lab sections. Schedule:

Monday: 8‑9 am lecture, 1‑3 pm lab, 3‑5 pm lab
Wednesday: 8‑9 am lecture
Friday: 8‑9 am lecture, 3‑5 pm lab

Detailed Program Information Can Be Found Here: https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/associate-diploma/course-descriptions/dagr/

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page.

Interested applicants should create an account on Careers.uoguelph.ca and apply for Requisition ID#1996. For a competitive application, ensure submission of the following materials in a single PDF file:
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae

Applications should reference Requisition ID#1996 and be addressed to the attention of Dr. Paul Luimes, Associate Director, Academic Quality and Student Success, Ridgetown Campus.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).

Date posted: 12/03/2025
Deadline: 12/09/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found

EEO Statement

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations, contact Jennifer Mullen at [e-mail].