Sessional Lecturer - BPMH- Buddhism and Psychology

Sessional Lecturer – BPM
232H1S – Buddhism and Psychology

The Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at New College seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1, 2027 to May 6, 2027 for the following in‑person course:
BPM
232H1S – Buddhism and Psychology
. The course provides an overview of the encounter between Buddhism and psychology over the last century, with cross‑disciplinary study of topics such as self, embodiment, impermanence, suffering, liberation, and insight. Students explore how scientists, psychologists, and Buddhist reformers have reinterpreted Buddhism as “science” and how Buddhist contemplative practices such as mindfulness or compassion training have been transformed and promoted by modern psychology.

Course details
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• Estimated enrollment: 100 students
• Estimated TA support: 165 hours
• Class schedule:
  Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Salary (short‑term, Sessional Lecturer I): $9,997.47
• Salary (long‑term, Sessional Lecturer I): $10,699.21
• Salary (Sessional Lecturer II): $10,699.21
• Salary (long‑term, Sessional Lecturer II): $10,953.96
• Salary (Sessional Lecturer III): $10,953.96
• Salary (long‑term, Sessional Lecturer III): $11,228.90

Minimum qualifications
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Completed or nearly completed Ph.D. in an area related to Buddhist Studies, Mindfulness, the intersections between Buddhism and Psychology, and/or philosophical theories of mind. Teaching experience required.

Preferred qualifications
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Relevant university‑level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities
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Design and teach the course, including preparation and delivery of content; develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams; calculate and submit grades; and hold regular office hours.

Application process
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Applicants should submit a single consolidated package that includes:

• a detailed letter of application;
• an updated curriculum vitae;
• names and contact information for two referees or two reference letters;
• evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available;
• the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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The University of Toronto is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are especially encouraged. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey, a voluntary questionnaire;

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Accessibility Statement
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The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point, please contact

Collective Agreement Information
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This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 agreement and should not apply to positions posted under the Unit 3 agreement.