Presentations and Persuasion

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Winter 2027 assignment in the Media & Communication Studies Program for the course Presentations and Persuasion. In-person instruction will be delivered on the Guelph Humber campus in Toronto.

The appointment covers 2 sections with Right of First Refusal as per CUPE 3913 terms. Required qualifications include a Masters (PhD preferred) with substantial teaching experience and demonstrated currency in course content.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Successful teaching at college or university level.
• Substantive knowledge of the course content area.

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.

Skills

Masters related to field

Substantive knowledge of course

Academic teaching experience

Education

Masters degree

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL402354-Winter 2027-AHSS*2020 (Media & Communication Studies Program) Presentations and Persuasion

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s)

Winter 2027

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 Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal

2

Course Name

Presentations and Persuasion

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

In this study of public presentation and the psychology of persuasion, rhetoric and argumentative techniques, students examine how these concepts are used differently across various media platforms. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of different persuasive techniques and strategies, and apply these to the creation and delivery of several oral presentations in class.-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

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

Other Duties Described

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

Substantive knowledge of the course content area.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree

PhD related to field

Prior Teaching Experience

Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.

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).Academic or practical experience delivering oral and written, persuasive presentations.Demonstrated currency in course content through academic and professional engagement, professional development, practical application of subject matter, curriculum development, thought leadership and/or peer recognition. Applicants should include links or samples as supporting evidence.

Days Required and Wages

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):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact

[e-mail]

Hiring Contact Information

[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.