Special Topics in Media and Communication Studies

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for Special Topics in Media and Communication Studies at the Guelph Humber campus (Toronto). The assignment runs Winter 2027 with in-person classes and duties including orientation, office hours, grading, and student consultations.

Applicants should submit a detailed course proposal and demonstrate current expertise in media/communication topics. Responsibilities include exam invigilation, course planning, and potential participation in course

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level is required.
• Submit a timely, relevant course proposal with title, description, learning outcomes and 12-week topics.
• Demonstrated currency in course content through academic/professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for the course and platform.
• Office hours to support students.
• Course preparation and planning for delivery.
• Student consultations during the term.
• Invigilating exams and grading student work.
• Participation in course website training as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Proposal writing

Curriculum development

Education

Masters related to field

Post-graduate thesis related to course content

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL402446-Winter 2027-MDST*4400 (Media & Communication Studies Program) Special Topics in Media and Communication Studies

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:

Special Topics in Media and Communication Studies

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

In this specialized course, students will explore timely and significant issues that are important to their understanding of the current media and communications landscape. They will also investigate the impact of these issues on their future roles in the media industry. The course content and availability will vary annually. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum.-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:

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:

Submission of a timely and relevant proposal that focuses on an emerging and critical issue affecting the practice, consumption and/or impacts of media and/or media industries. The course proposal must include the following: course title, course description, suggested learning outcomes and topics to be covered over the course of 12 weeks. Proposals will be evaluated according to the criteria described below.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

Other

Post-graduate thesis related to course content

Prior Teaching Experience:

Other

Many years of successful teaching related to the field.

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 in a media or communications industry relevant to the topic proposed.Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria: timeliness/urgency; relevance to MCS curriculum (but without duplicating other courses); potential to impact the student's future success as a media professional; and the applicant's demonstrated expertise relevant to the course proposed. To review existing courses, please see the Schedule of Studies: https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/guelph-humber-calendar/programs/media-communications-bmsc/#requirementstext).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

Days and Times Required:

Section 01: Tuesday 2:25 PM - 5:05 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):

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.