**    ... Academic Sampler allows members of the general public to audit a selection of undergraduate courses at the Vancouver Campus. Individuals can participate in class but to not submit any work for evaluation nor do they write exams. They are not included in your SIMS class list as they enroll through our non-credit enrollment system, SERA, and therefore you will receive a second class list with these students. ...

See    http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/area-of-study/liberal-arts-and-sciences/academic-sampler.html

Instructors are responsible for presentation of course material, consultation with students and the assignment of grades. Sessional instructors shall hold a graduate degree (PhD preferred), or equivalent qualification in the field of his/her assignment. Cover letter and CV, * to be submitted, as well as evidence of teaching ability commensurate with the responsibility of teaching of the assigned course and of carrying out the duties related to the effective conduct of that course.

Successful applicants must design their course, and carry out its delivery according to the guidelines established by the Department. For lower division courses , in addition to presenting the weekly lectures, instructors are normally responsible for teaching one section of the weekly tutorials (please be aware that this additional 1 hr tutorial is optional, however, unless otherwise requested, this will be the first tutorial following the lecture), required of students and for supervising Teaching Assistants who will conduct the other tutorials.

*  For distance ed courses, the course supervisor (CP) meets with the TM at the beginning and regularly throughout the semester to establish standards and techniques for grading, to complete the Time Use Guidelines (TUG) and to support in the event other issues arise. The CP also attends to assist the TM at examinations.

The above positions are subject to budgetary approval and contingent on enrollment. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this ad is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applications.

Freedom on information and protection of privacy: The information on this form is collected under the authority of the University Act 9R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s.27(4), and the University's policy of Collection of Personal Information (I 10.05). The information is directly related to processing your application for a sessional instructor appointment and for offers of employment for successful applicants. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the Department Chair.

Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see:

www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice

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Updated:   April 18th, 2013