Subcultures in Mainstream Media

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber campus in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the Winter 2027 term to teach Subcultures in Mainstream Media. In-person instruction, office hours, and student support are part of the assignment.

Applicants should hold a Masters in a related field; PhD is preferred. Prior university teaching experience and currency in the field are expected. The posting notes RoFR and renewal processes with CUPE 3913.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Media & Communication Studies or closely related field.
• PhD is preferred but not required.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for Subcultures in Mainstream Media course.
• Provide office hours and student consultations.
• Grade assignments and invigilate exams.
• Participate in course website/training and related duties.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Education

Masters related to field

PhD related to field (Preferred)

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL402356-Winter 2027-AHSS*2130 (Media & Communication Studies Program) Subcultures in Mainstream Media

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

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal

1

Course Name

Subcultures in Mainstream Media

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

Subcultures, as social groups organized around shared interests and practices, can take on many forms. The term implies that these groups differentiate themselves in opposition to mainstream culture. This course examines the many levels of resistance and appropriation that occur within the mainstream media pertaining to subcultures as outsiders and as audience. Readings, screenings and written assignments assist the student to develop a critical understanding of subcultures and the media. 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)

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

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). Professional media industry experience addressing how cultural identities and mainstream media shape and influence each other through representation and content. 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 9:50 AM - 12:30 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.