Provincial Legislation

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber seeks a Sessional Lecturer for Winter 2027 in Toronto. The assignment covers in-person instruction for 53/section across 3 sections with responsibilities including student consultations, exam invigilation, and grading. Must hold a master's degree (or JD/LLB) with teaching experience and strong knowledge of Ontario provincial legislation.

Courses are held on campus. Ideal candidates will demonstrate ability to translate legal concepts into practical instruction, manage

Qualifications

• Master's degree related to the field of study.
• JD/LLB degree acceptable for qualification.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level is required or preferred.
• Substantive knowledge of the course content area and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for students.
• Maintain office hours and student consultations.
• Prepare course materials and resources.
• Provide student consultation and feedback.
• Invigilate exams and grade assessments.
• Participate in course website training and related duties.

Skills

Substantive knowledge of course

Prior teaching experience

Education

Masters related to field

JD/LLB

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

3

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:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

3

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

Students analyze specific elements of selected Provincial legislation that have an impact on the administration of justice in Ontario. Specific statutes include the Highway Traffic Act, the Liquor Control Act, the Mental Health Act and the Family Law Act, among others. Also, the role of the Province in establishing laws and the interplay of various agencies and police in the enforcement of these statutes are examined.-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).

53/section

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
• Other: or JD/LLB
• 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: Other Many years of successful teaching experience related to the objectives and learning outcomes 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).Professional experience or project work applying Ontario provincial legislation in justice administration, with a demonstrated ability to interpret statutes and collaborate with enforcement agencies.Research background in Ontario provincial legislation and its impact on justice administration, demonstrating expertise in statutory interpretation and the role of enforcement agencies in applying laws.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

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]

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.