Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph‑Humber, Toronto campus, invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2027 in the Kinesiology program. The course Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism (KIN*3030) is delivered in-class in Unit 2 with one section available.

Qualifications include a Masters in the field (PhD preferred) and proven teaching experience at the college or university level. Applicants should be prepared for course-related meetings and assessments.

Qualifications

• Masters related to field.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level.
• Quality and or recent research activity in related field.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Attend faculty meetings

Skills

Teaching ability

Student mentoring

Education

Masters related to field

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400449-Winter 2027-KIN*3030 (Kinesiology Program) Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

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:

Course Name:

Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

-This course defines the principles of nutrition, exercise and metabolism as they relate to human health and fitness. In addition to covering the energy and nutrient requirements of exercising humans, the course covers the metabolic basis of muscle and whole body fatigue, muscle growth and repair and genetic and epigenetic factors which influence muscle metabolism and performance of physical activity.-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).

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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:

-Required to attend faculty meetings;-Instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters 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:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD related to field

Research Experience:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

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). -Capacity to work and interact successfully with undergraduate students, at the University of Guelph-Humber, specifically as it relates to Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Section 02: Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:10 PM

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

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.