Sessional Instructor - EDPS Educational Psychology - Interventions Elementary School Students

Description

Sessional Instructor - EDPS 693.10 Educational Psychology, Graduate Programs, Werklund School of Education, Winter 2026

Position Type: Term Certain < 12 months

Education Required: PhD or EdD

Final date to receive applications: Aug 10, 2025

The Werklund School of Education, Graduate Programs, at the University of Calgary invites applications for a term certain Sessional Instructor position for Winter 2027.

The term runs from January 4 to April 27, 2027. Visit the Academic Calendar for complete academic dates.

The Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary invites applications for term certain Sessional Instructor positions for the Winter 2027 term in Educational Psychology. Sessional instructors will teach online and on campus graduate courses that are integral parts of the graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education.

Graduate Programs in Education (GPE) has over 1000 graduate students registered in seven (7) specializations. GPE is proud of the high-quality graduate programs delivered in both online and on campus formats. Its programs are characterized by a strong learner focus, flexibility, technological innovation, and responsiveness to community desire for accreditation, certification, lifelong learning, and rigorous scholarship.

EDPS 693.10 -
Interventions for Working with Elementary School Students with Mental Health Concerns

Delivery: Online

This course will examine mental health concerns that are most prevalent for elementary school aged children (ages 5-11). Possible topics may include self-esteem, anxiety and stress, divorce/separation, sibling rivalry, bullying, home/school collaboration, working with parents with mental health concerns, classroom management strategies, and school-based interventions.

Position Requirements

Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology consists of Educational Studies in Counselling Psychology and in School and Applied Child Psychology.

Desired qualifications include

• A completed doctorate in psychology or a related field, registration as a psychologist.
• Evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in workplace, university or school settings.
• Demonstrated experience in online/distance education for courses delivered online or in a blended format.
• Capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of the programs and specializations in Educational Psychology will also be considered as assets for the sessional teaching positions.

We may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule

B. Please see the Faculty Association's website for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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