Infant and Child Mental Health

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for ECS2100 Infant and Child Mental Health (Winter 2027). In-person teaching duties include student consultation, grading, and office hours, with RoFR considerations for eligible instructors.

The assignment spans January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027 on the Guelph Humber campus in Toronto. Applicants should hold a Masters related to ECS and ideally a Doctorate or equivalent professional designation.

Qualifications

• Masters related to field.
• A degree related to ECS plus a Masters related to the course.
• Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
• Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE).
• Evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching excellence related to course content.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

Skills

Prior teaching experience

Student engagement

Assessment and feedback

Education

Masters related to field

Degree related to ECS plus Masters

Doctorate in ECS or related to children

Professional designation (other than RECE)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400012-Winter 2027-ECS*2100 (ECS Program) Infant and Child Mental Health

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:

ECS*2100 (ECS Program)

Course Name:

Infant and Child Mental Health

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides an introduction to the field of infant and child mental health with a focus on understanding the factors which contribute to mental health and wellbeing in infants and children. Through an exploration of key biological, environments and social influences, students will gain a foundational understanding of the developmental trajectory of mental health during the early years. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of infant and child mental health and understand how to identify and support mental health in the early years.-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)

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 early childhood mental health, with a strong foundation in developmental psychology and the ability to identify, support, and promote mental well-being in infants and young children through evidence-informed practices.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

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

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

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.