Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics for Winter 2027. The appointment covers HK*4240 with in-class format and includes duties such as labs, grading, and student consultations.

The candidate should hold a PhD in progress related to the field and demonstrate strong knowledge of ergonomics, supported by relevant research papers and course evaluations from the past 2–3 years. It is an on-campus appointment in Ontario.

Qualifications

• PhD in progress related to the field.
• No teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and ergonomic risk assessment tools preferred.
• Recent published scientific research papers related to course material preferred.
• Feedback/course evaluations from the past 2-3 years required as part of the application submission.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• TA Coordination Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Ergonomics knowledge

Ergonomic risk assessment tools

Research publications

Course feedback

Education

PhD in progress related to field

PhD and expert in course content

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL399349-Winter 2027-HK*4240 Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

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:

HK*4240

Course Name:

Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

90

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• TA Coordination Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

PhD in progress related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

No teaching experience required

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Please note:1) This position needs comprehensive, practical knowledge of the field of ergonomics and ergonomic risk assessment tools is preferred.2) Recent published scientific research papers related to course material is preferred.3) Feedback/Course evaluations from the past 2-3 years are required as part of this application submission.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD and expert in course content

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Please note:1) This position needs comprehensive, practical knowledge of the field of ergonomics and ergonomic risk assessment tools is preferred.2) Recent published scientific research papers related to course material is preferred.3) Feedback/Course evaluations from the past 2-3 years are required as part of this application submission.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

see web advisor

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):

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Vanessa Goodwin ([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.