At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and guide students through the complexities of grief and loss in childhood.
- Company: University of Guelph, a leader in inclusive education.
- Benefits: Flexible online teaching, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on future educators and children's mental health.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in relevant field and prior teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
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.
Course Number: ECS*3300 (ECS-ECS Online Program)
Course Name: Grief and Loss
Course Description: In this course, students will be introduced to grief and loss experiences in childhood and examine how early childhood professionals can work with children through the grief process. Students will be encouraged to look at their own personal experiences with loss and grief in order to reflect on the significance of loss in our lives and how this can impact children. Special focus on grief theory and how children progress through the stages of grief with any loss in life. Students will explore and participate in therapeutic play interventions, which support children in processing and healing from loss.
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:
- Orientation-Training
- Office Hours
- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Invigilating Exams
- Grading
- Online instruction; Instructor may be required to participate in course website training
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Degree: Masters related to field
- Other: A degree related to ECS, Children's Mental Health or Social Work (with a focus on children).
- Prior Teaching Experience: Successful teaching related to field at college or university level or delivering professional presentations and/or training to adult learners.
- Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Work experience related to field; Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience); Evidence of successful online course development, teaching an online course or delivering training/workshops online.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree: Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE)
- 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.
- Experience working with children and families coping with grief, loss and trauma.
- Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research directly related to the content of the course.
- Evidence of fostering a supportive learning environment/community, such as responsiveness, engagement and adaptability, including creating a safe space for students to voice their questions/concerns.
Days Required and Wages:
Days and Times Required: Section DE01, DE02 & DE03: This is a distance education course offering. As such, significant online monitoring, supervision and feedback related to student learning activities is required.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Posting Email Contact: ghadmin@guelphhumber.ca
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.
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.
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.
Grief and Loss in Guelph employer: University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is an exceptional employer that prioritizes academic excellence and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the field of education. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the university offers numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and strategic planning in curriculum development.
