Teaching Opportunity | Course Instructor – Recruitment and Selection
Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd), University of Guelph, is recruiting an instructor with a passion for teaching and the academic knowledge and experience to facilitate the online synchronous course Recruitment and Selection, one of nine courses offered in the Diploma in Human Resources Management.
Position Description
We are seeking an instructor to develop and facilitate the Recruitment and Selection course during Fall 2025. The course is typically scheduled to run on Tuesdays, with the first class on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. It is eleven (11) weeks in length and is delivered live via Zoom each week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It also utilizes an online learning program to support course materials, communications, etc. All students begin and end the course together.
As an OpenEd Instructor, you support student learning, and develop course content—including resources, activities, and assessments—and grade and provide meaningful student feedback in alignment with provided learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
The course instructor will:
- Develop a course structure including all curricular and assessment elements
- Prepare course outline and assessment structure with rubrics as per the standards and requirements of the department
- Develop and update learning activities—including quizzes, exercises, case studies and discussion activities that reinforce learning—in consultation with OpenEd staff
- Work collaboratively with OpenEd staff according to established timelines
- Respond to OpenEd staff in a timely manner (24-48 hours) to support course administration
- Select, prepare and identify course content including but not limited to reading lists, materials list, slides, visuals, and activities in alignment with course learning outcomes
- Facilitate the course online based on a set schedule
- Create a supportive and engaging online community that fosters student learning
- Share real-world experiences and provide examples that demonstrate your expertise in the topic area and meet the needs of the learners
- Utilize the online learning management system as part of course facilitation
- Respond to and support students in a timely manner (24-48 hours)
- Participate in meetings, orientations and trainings as requested to support course administration and instructor orientation
- Grade all assessments following the rubric/grading criteria and provide appropriate feedback on submitted work
- Provide student feedback in a timely manner throughout the semester with final grades being completed within two (2) weeks of the course end date
- Re-read or re-grade assessments, attend appeals, and participate in cases of academic misconduct, as required, which may occur after the end date of the course
- Manage files and comply with University of Guelph Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe, engaging and supportive learning and working environment
Instructor Fee: $3,750 CA
Course Details
Course Description
Selection and recruitment are important business processes for today’s organizations to attract, recruit and retain talent. Many organizations are challenged to recruit and select employees who are the right fit and have the necessary skills and competencies for the job. Developing employees’ knowledge, skills and abilities is critical to the talent management process to ensure that employees have the right skills and competencies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Gain an overview of the principles and practices that must be considered in order to increase organizational effectiveness and retain top talent.
Well-suited participants of this course include those working towards the Diploma in Human Resources Management or CHRP professional designation, and people working in or who wish to work in human resources management.
This course meets the requirements for the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) designation, which is offered by the Association of Administrative Professionals (A.A.P.). Visit the CCAP Certification Program on the Association of Administrative Professionals website for more details.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify how selection and recruitment fit into a human resources management system and its impact on all the functional areas of an organization
- Describe and interpret how legal concerns affect the practice of recruitment and selection
- Explore and demonstrate how job analysis and competencies play a role in recruitment and selection
- Recognize how organizational goals impact job performance, recruitment, and selection processes
- Demonstrate the most effective methods for identifying and attracting candidates
- Apply behavioural interviewing techniques
- Explore various decision-making matrices to ensure the most effective candidate selection
Course Topics
- Legal Issues Affecting Recruitment and Selection
- Job Analysis and Competency Models
- Performance Management
- Recruitment Strategies
- Applicant Screening, and Interviewing Techniques
- Decision-Making Tools
- Talent Management Strategies
Qualifications
- A university degree from an accredited institution with expertise in the subject area; HRPA designation is considered an asset.
- A minimum of five years’ work experience in human resources, recruitment, and training in a diverse range of organizations and contexts
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with students in class and online
- Experience in developing course curriculum, training or facilitating
- Teaching experience an online synchronous learning environment—you show a dedication to teaching and learning, and are committed to quality teaching, delivering courses and student support
- Excellent ability to manage projects and due dates, and meet timelines
- Excellent ability to balance competing priorities
- Strong computer technology skills and the ability to learn new software, and computer systems
- Excellent management skills in Zoom, PowerPoint, and Word; previous experience utilizing D2L Brightspace or other learning management software is an asset.
- Access to the internet and computer technology to participate in live synchronous delivery and the course online learning management system
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please respond by sending a resume/CV with a cover letter that outlines your education and experience, how you meet the stated qualifications, and why you want to teach in this online continuing education course.
Resumes must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2025 to:
Lisa Blenkinsop
Manager, Program Development, Continuing Education
Open Learning and Educational Support
University of Guelph
lblenkin@uoguelph.ca
Continuing Education at OpenEd
Continuing Education at OpenEd provides innovative, high-quality professional development programs that reflect the unique teaching expertise and research strengths of the University of Guelph. We offer over 100 courses delivered to students in 26 countries, creating a network of learners who bring a rich, diverse cultural experience to our courses and programs.
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