Major Research Project Part 1 & 2

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

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Sessional Lecturer roles to support the MBA Major Research Project Part 1 and Part 2. The assignments cover Fall 2026 and Winter 2027, with two courses and seven-week intensive online sessions.

Instructors advise on research questions, methodology and grading, ensuring timely feedback to students. Successful candidates will hold a PhD and have prior university teaching experience, with expertise in research methods.

Qualifications

• PhD in related field is required.
• Previous teaching experience at college or university level.
• Experience teaching research methods at a postsecondary institution is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Major Research Project course (_part 1 & 2) for MBA program.
• Provide guidance, feedback and grading for online courses.
• Manage student consultations, office hours and course preparation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research methods

Course design

Education

PhD related to field

Job description

SL398282-Winter 2027, Fall 2026-BUS*6150 & BUS*6900 Major Research Project Part 1 & 2

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

LANG Executive Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Fall 2026

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:

No

Course Number:

BUS*6150 & BUS*6900

Course Name:

Major Research Project Part 1 & 2

Course Format:

Other

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This sessional appointment is for both F26 BUS*6150 Major Research Project Part 1 and W27 BUS*6900 Major Research Project Part 2.The F26 BUS*6150 and W27*BUS*6900 course is A detailed critical review of an area of study specific to the specialization of students in the MBA by course work and major paper option.Fall 2026 BUS*6150 Instructor advises students as they work to develop a research question, and research methodology. Winter 2027 BUS*6900, Instructor advises students as they complete their MRP, providing feedback, guidance and grading.

20/ section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

The F26 BUS*6510 online course runs from October 26, 2026 - December 13, 2026, with grades due no later than by December 28th, 2026. The W27 BUS*6900 online course runs from February 22, 2027 - April 11, 2027, with grades due no later than by April 26, 2027. Respond to student's questions within 24 hours, provide feedback re: assignments in a timely manner ad submit grades to Executive Programs within ten days of the final class.

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: Previous experience teaching research methods at a post secondary institution is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree: PhD and expert in course content
• Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Previous teaching in Executive Programs an asset.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Two (2) courses overseeing the Major Research Project course (part 1 & 2) as part of the MBA program. Each offering covering a 7-week intense online course. Should be available at different times throughout the week/weekends.The F26 BUS*6510 online course runs from October 26, 2026 - December 13, 2026, with grades due no later than by December 28th, 2026. The W27 BUS*6900 online course runs from February 22, 2027 - April 11, 2027, with grades due no later than by April 26, 2027.

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

October 26, 2026 to April 26, 2027

Other Posting Information

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

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Hiring Contact Information:

Lang Executive Programs, [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.