Developmental Neuroscience

University of Guelph; Guelph; Remote; CAD 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph Humber Programs is inviting applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach ECS*3190 (ECS-ECS Online Program) during Winter 2027. This assignment is a distance education course with two sections, and a RoFR process applies to eligible applicants.

Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, preparation, student consultation, invigilating exams, grading and online instruction. Experience in online course development and working with infants/young children is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Masters related to the course

Doctorate in ECS or related to children

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

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*3190 (ECS-ECS Online Program)

Course Name:

Course Format:

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, theories and research findings in the field of developmental neuroscience, with particular emphasis on the developmental periods from prenatal to early childhood. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills promoting healthy development and well-being in infancy and early childhood, as well as an understanding of the complex cultural, societal and environmental factors that shape humans.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines

60/section

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

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 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 working with infants and young children in clinical, educational, or community settings, with demonstrated application of developmental neuroscience principles to promote early childhood well-being.Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research and/or established research experience in developmental neuroscience and its application to early childhood development, directly associated with 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 & DE02: 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] Please apply through the online application process only: http://www.uoguelph.ca/sessional_ta/ NOTE: Applications via e-mail will not be accepted. If you have technical issues with the online application, please 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.