Job Description

Description

The

Faculty of Kinesiology

invites applications for a

sessional instructor

to teach the course listed below in

Winter 2026.

KNES 773: Integrative Exercise Physiology

The effects of exercise on the complex physiological interactions between different systems in the human body.

Lecture

: T/R 8:00-9:15

Lab

: The course instructor will be required to coordinate with Faculty exercise physiology lab technicians but not teach the lab component


In general, instructor responsibilities include: course instruction; assessment and grading; creation and management of the course D2L shell; communication with faculty staff in relation to teaching and learning; ongoing communication with students and lab personnel; and, other assigned duties, as applicable.


Classes in the Winter 2026 term begin the week of January 12 and end April 14, followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs April 17 to April 28. Please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.

Position Requirements

For the course listed above, applicants must meet the following qualifications/requirements:

Earned a PhD in Kinesiology or a related field; a masters degree in Kinesiology or a related field will be considered. Evidence of successful teaching at the university level and related to the content of the course(s) to which application is being made. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Application Process for All Positions

Applications must be submitted online via the 'Apply Now' link. Email applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that the online application process allows for only four (4) attachments. Attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require merging documents):

Cover letter (must include a clear statement on qualifications to teach KNES 773) Current curriculum vitae Teaching Statement and, if available, evidence of successful teaching
Three (3) letters of reference
Required for applicants who have not taught courses in the Faculty of Kinesiology previously.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only those applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. Please note that for positions listed, there may be candidates with the right of first refusal (RoFR). For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B.


Application Deadline:

September 12, 2025

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 Office of Institutional Commitments

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the

Faculty of Kinesiology

, click here.

About the University of Calgary

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About Calgary, Alberta

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