Techniques in Neuroscience

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach NEUR*3500 in Winter 2027 within Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. The assignment includes delivering three two-hour lectures and coordinating two laboratory modules, with hands-on neuroscience methods.

The period runs January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027, at 0.33 FTE, requiring a PhD in progress and prior teaching experience to guide lectures, labs, grading, and student consultations on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to introduce students to a range of neuroscience research techniques, including vertebrate and invertebrate models.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory exercises is expected.
• Feedback/course evaluations from the past 2-3 years are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver three two-hour lectures.
• Coordinate two laboratory modules including human H-reflex and tendon tap reflex experiments.
• Support evaluation of student lab reports with the instructional team.
• Lead laboratory sessions on Mondays (3 hours each).

Skills

Public speaking

Lab coordination

Grading

Education

PhD in progress relating to field

PhD in progress in course content

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

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):

Other: 0.33

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:

NEUR*3500

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

NEUR*3500 provides an introduction to research techniques used in neuroscience, including vertebrate and invertebrate models and comparative approaches to human and animal research. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences, students gain practical exposure to a range of contemporary neuroscience research methods.

200

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Other Duties Described:

Deliver three two-hour lectures and coordinate two laboratory modules, including human H-reflex and tendon tap reflex experiments, as well as an introductory course demonstration. Facilitate laboratory sessions held on Mon (three hours each) and support the evaluation of student lab reports in collaboration with the course instructional team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

PhD in progress related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Other Some teaching experience in this area

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

Must be able to introduce students to a range of neuroscience research techniques, including the use of vertebrate and invertebrate models and comparative approaches to human and animal research. Lectures provide the theoretical foundation for laboratory activities, while hands-on experience in six laboratory exercises allows students to develop practical skills in a variety of neuroscience research methods. Feedback/Course evaluations from the past 2-3 years are required as part of this application submission.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD in progress in course content

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):

Vanessa Goodwin ([e-mail]) Contact: Computing and Communications Services (CCS) at University of Guelph - Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone] ext. 58888.

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.