Early and Middle Childhood Development

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber campus in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for ECS*1050 (ECS Program): Early and Middle Childhood Development. The role involves in-person instruction, weekly office hours, and student assessment for Winter 2027.

Ideal candidates hold a Masters related to the field and demonstrate prior university teaching experience. The assignment covers 60 per section with Right of First Refusal; the posting deadline is 2026-11-05.

Qualifications

• Masters requires relevant field experience and teaching capability.
• Experience teaching at college or university level.
• Evidence of ability to integrate theory with practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training of students.
• Office hours and student consultation.
• Prepare course materials and assessments.
• Invigilate exams and grade student work.
• Possibly participate in course website training.

Skills

Teaching

Course instruction

Student consultation

Education

Masters related to field

Degree related to ECS

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL399903-Winter 2027-ECS*1050 (ECS Program) Early and Middle Childhood Development

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*1050 (ECS Program)

Course Name:

Early and Middle Childhood Development

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course explores child development from early to middle childhood (3-12 years), examining their physical, neurological, motor, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development. Emphasis is placed on integrating developmental theories relevant to childhood with contemporary research findings for practical application purposes. Students achieve a strong foundation in early and middle childhood development.-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).

60/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 in child development with a strong understanding of developmental milestones from early to middle childhood, and the ability to integrate developmental theory and current research into practical applications for early learning environments.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:

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]

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.