Job Description

DescriptionThe Department of Psychology invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in Winter 2025 (January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025)Courses of Instruction:

• PSYC 200 (LEC 01) - Principles of Psychology I: TR 11:00-12:15 (In person)
• PSYC 201 (LEC 01) - Principles of Psychology II: MWF 11:00-11:50 (In person)
• PSYC 201 (LEC 02) - Principles of Psychology II: TR 14:00-15:15 (In person)
• PSYC 203 (LEC 01) - Psychology for Everyday Life: TR 9:30-10:45 (In person)
• PSYC 203 (LEC 02) - Psychology for Everyday Life: TR 15:30-16:45 (In person)
• PSYC 352 (LEC 01) - Lifespan Developmental PSYC: MWF 10:00-10:50 (In person)
• PSYC 385 (LEC 01) - Psychopathology: MWF 14:00-14:50 (In person)
• PSYC 429 (LEC 01) - Adolescence: MWF 12:00-12:50 (In person)
• PSYC 433 (LEC 01) - Clinical Psychology: W 17:00-19:45 (In person)
• PSYC 451 (LEC 01) - Cognitive Development: MWF 10:00-10:50 (In person)
• PSYC 475 (LEC 01) - Drugs and Behaviour: MWF 15:00-15:50 (In person)
• PSYC 483.01 (LEC 01) - Personnel Selection: TR 9:30-10:45 (In person)
• PSYC 623 (LEC 01) - Functional Neuroanatomy: F 9:00-11:45 (In person)
• PSYC 750.09 (SEM S01) - Addictions: M 9:00-11:45 (In person)

Position Requirements:

• Phd in Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.For course descriptions, please refer toPlease note that the courses are tentative, pending sufficient enrollments.For salary information, please refer to Collective Agreement, Schedule B. As per the Collective Agreement, the Faculty of Arts adheres to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.Application Process:
All applicants must provide a letter specifying the course(s) and session(s) of interest (in order of preference), outlining their qualifications to teach each course. Applicants who have taught in the Department within the past two years need not provide anything further.More information may be requested later in the selection process.New applicants must submit:

• A current CV containing relevant teaching experience (e.g., courses taught, textbooks used, where and when taught).
• Names and contact information for 3 potential referees; and
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

Doctoral students must have successfully completed their candidacy exams prior to the beginning of the term in question for their applications to be given consideration. They should also have discussed their application with their supervisor and include a letter of support from their supervisors with their application. Those who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop at the Teaching and Learning Centre will also be given special consideration.Please submit your letter and any required application documents online (in pdf form) using the Apply Now link. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.Application deadline: May 13, 2024The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our . For more information about the Faculty of Arts,About the University of CalgaryUCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is . today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit .About Calgary, AlbertaCalgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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