Sessional Appointment - GBDA 301

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Course Information:
Course descriptions can be viewed on the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Calendars

 
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Appointment Start Date:
2026-12-16
Appointment End Date:
2027-04-30
Number of Appointments:
2
Posting Information:
Key Responsibilities:

Course Development and Delivery:
Deliver engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials that align with the course outline and objectives.
Utilize various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and participation, to comply with accessibility requirements, and to address the diversity of the material.
Design and develop course materials, if required, in alignment with the established curriculum, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and reading lists.

Assessment and Evaluation:
Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments.
Provide clear assessment criteria
Provide clear and constructive feedback to students on their performance.
Maintain student grades ensuring appropriate access and privacy.

Student Support:
Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.
Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and collaboration.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work collaboratively with department faculty and staff to ensure course content and delivery meet academic standards.
Participate in meetings where appropriate and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and university administration.

Administrative Duties:
Oversee the work assigned to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Complete administrative tasks related to course management, such as submitting grades by the Registrar’s Office deadline and prior to the end of the appointment, and maintaining course records to be provided to the hiring unit at the end of the appointment.
Adhere to university policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, student conduct, accessibility and student information including Policies 33, 46, 70, and 71.
Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling of course support.
Complete training required for the position as specified by the University and/or the hiring unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage course materials, assessments, and student records efficiently.
Student Engagement: Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive learning environment.
Inclusivity: Ability to recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including cultural, linguistic, and learning differences, and to implement inclusive teaching practices
Professionalism: Adherence to university policies and procedures, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Education:
PhD, MFA, MDes, or an equivalent terminal degree in design and technology or related fields, or a combination of education and professional experience.

Experience/Qualifications:
Academic credentials and teaching experience in critical and speculative design; expertise in research-driven design inquiry, including secondary research and the framing of research questions; experience in world-building and in low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototyping of objects and systems; experience with user testing methods and iterative critique; background in design theory addressing the intersection of design, technology, and culture in a global context.

Department or School Name: Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Department Head Name: Jessica Thompson

Campus: Stratford

Delivery Mode: In-person

Course Credit Weight: 0.5

Audience: Undergraduate

Wage Rate: $12000

Anticipated Enrolment #: 30

Enrolment Cap #: 30

TA Support: Yes

Co-Teaching: Yes

Special Topics Course: No

New Course Development: No

Signficiant Course Development: No

Course-Specific Information:
Delivery of an existing course. The syllabus is established and must mirror the Spring 2026 offering, with the same topics, deliverables, and readings. The incumbent may create week-to-week learning materials, such as lecture slides, in-class activities, and examples, for this offering. This course has been scheduled for Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:50 am (Section 3) and 1:30 - 4:20 pm (Section 4).
Equity Statement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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