Criminological Theory I

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in Criminological Theory I for Winter 2027. The appointment covers the Guelph Humber Programs on the University of Guelph-Humber campus in Toronto, with in-person instruction and student support duties.

The role includes course delivery, preparation, office hours, grading, and participation in course-related training. Applicants should have a Masters (and PhD preferred) with substantive knowledge of the course content and

Qualifications

• Masters degree related to criminology or justice studies.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level.
• Substantive knowledge of criminological theory.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new students.
• Office hours and student consultation.
• Grading, invigilating exams and related duties.
• Course website training and other duties as needed.

Skills

Substantive knowledge

Teaching experience

Research experience

Education

Masters related to field

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL402712-Winter 2027-AHSS*2110 (Justice Studies Program) Criminological Theory I

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

3

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:

3

Course Number:

Course Name:

Criminological Theory I

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course will examine the development of criminological theory from the late 1700's to contemporary times. In particular biological, psychological and sociological modes of inquiry in criminological theory are studied, analyzed and applied.-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).

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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

• Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Degree:
• Masters 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:
• Substantive knowledge of the course content area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree:
• PhD related to field
• Prior Teaching Experience:
• Other
• Many years of successful teaching experience related to the objectives and learning outcomes of the course.
• Research Experience:
• Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
• 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).Practical experience or project work applying criminological theories in practice, with knowledge of biological, psychological, and sociological approaches to crime.Research background in criminological theory, with expertise in historical and contemporary approaches including biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Section 01: Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:40 AMSection 02: Thursday 2:25 PM - 5:05 PMSection 03: Tuesday 10:45 AM - 1:25 PM

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

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

[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.