International Development Studies IDEV*6700 Community-Engaged Development

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in the International Development Studies unit to teach IDEV*6700 Community-Engaged Development during Winter 2027. The appointed lecturer will deliver an in-class format, engage with students through labs/seminars, and assess student work in alignment with the Unit 2 Collective Agreement.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD related to the field and have proven teaching experience at the college or university level, with

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level is required.
• Demonstrated experience with engaging with community partners and community-engaged research.
• Strong research, reading, and writing skills, with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training provided.
• Office hours and student consultations.
• Course preparation and coordination.
• Conducting labs/seminars and grading.
• Other duties related to course delivery as described.

Skills

Community engagement

Research and writing

Critical thinking

Teaching experience

Education

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL405104-Winter 2027-IDEV*6700 Community-Engaged Development

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

International Development Studies

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

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:

No

Course Number:

IDEV*6700

Course Name:

Community-Engaged Development

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides an opportunity for students to engage with development practitioners in a real-world context. Students will implement a community engagement project determined in consultation with a community partner. The focus of engagement opportunities will be on the analysis of a development issue and defining related policy and/or practice options. The course explores the challenges associated with engaging with development practitioners in the real world and equips students with the necessary skills for successful engagement.

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Grading

Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

Preparation work related to establishing relationship with community engagement partner. Note: Preparation for the course includes establishing a relationship and developing a research project with the community engagement partner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

PhD 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:

(1) Demonstrated experience with engaging with community partners; (2) Demonstrated experience developing and undertaking community-engaged research projects; (3) Demonstrated understanding of current issues and debates within development studies and practice; (4) Demonstrated research, reading, and writing skills, as well as critical thinking.NOTE: Applicants must submit a cover letter that demonstrates how they meet the required qualifications.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

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

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

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.