Position Description

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for a fixed term part-time College Lecturer, teaching in the Agriculture Associate Diploma Program.  This position is covered by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) Unit 2. This appointment will begin in early January 2026 and will end in April 2026. The position is based at the Ridgetown Campus, in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.

Position Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a related field (animal biology, animal science, bio-resource management, agriculture, etc.) with three years of relevant working experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop presentations for diploma students.
• Ability to incorporate relevant, practical and applied experiences into teaching methods.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office and internet applications.
• Demonstrated record of diplomacy, teamwork, and time management.
• Practical experience in the livestock sector of the agriculture industry.

Preference Given to Candidates With

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level with a commitment to student success. 
• A related professional designation or industry recognized certification.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Quality and Student Success, the College Lecturer will be responsible for teaching and delivering the course material, as well as the necessary preparation and grading of course materials and assessments. The College Lecturer will also provide student support in a timely fashion, answering student questions and inquiries regarding the course.

Assigned Course 

DAGR*4190 Ruminant Nutrition

This course expands on ruminant nutrition principles. Students will learn to develop practical and economical rations and feeding programs for ruminant livestock with emphasis on dairy cattle. 

There are two (2) lecture hours and three (3) lab hours per week. There is one (1) lab section. The course is scheduled as follows:

Monday: 8am-9am (lecture)

Wednesday: 8am-9am (lecture) 

Friday: 1pm-4pm (lab)

Detailed program information can be found here:

https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/associate-diploma/course-descriptions/dagr/.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. 

About Ridgetown Campus and the University

We acknowledge the traditional territory under Treaty 2 of the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi on which the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus resides. These three Nations make up the traditional Three Fires Confederacy. We recognize and respect the contributions of our Anishinaabe and Leni-Lunape ancestors, as stewards both in shaping and strengthening this community, our province, and our country.

The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for 100 years. The campus is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions, producing over 70 different types of crops. Campus faculty are globally recognized as leaders in their fields, partnering closely with producers to solve real-world problems. They share their expertise with students inside the classroom and on our 180-hectare campus and research plots which offer exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.

The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy. 

The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

Interested applicants should create an account on careers.uoguelph.ca and apply for the advertised position (Requisition ID#1995). For a competitive application, please ensure submission of the following materials in a single PDF file: 

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae

Applications should reference Requisition ID#1995 and be addressed to the attention of Dr. Paul Luimes, Associate Director, Academic Quality and Student Success, Ridgetown Campus.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA). 

Date Posted: 11/26/2025

Deadline: 12/05/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.” 

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. 

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting J. Mullen at jmulle03@uoguelph.ca.