Sessional Instructor: Topics in Cognitive Science, Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall​/Winter

Sessional Instructor:
Topics in Cognitive Science, Faculty of Arts & Science, Fall/Winter 2026-27

Job Code: 3815 | Department:
Faculty of Arts & Science |

Employment Type:

Temporary/Contract

OCAD University, Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of artists, designers and scholars. The Faculty of Arts & Science invites applications for the following course offering for the Fall/Winter 2026‑27 term.

Cognitive Science is the investigation of how the brain gives rise to the mind. It is an interdisciplinary field that integrates psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and computation to better understand processes such as perception–action, prediction, memory, attention, categorization, and language. We will explore how cognitive science can be used to better understand human interaction within the context of art, design and everyday life.

Hands‑on activities will enable students to explore and express concepts within their own studio or academic practices.

Teaching and teaching‑related responsibilities may include but are not limited to course outline development, studio preparation and delivery inclusive of lectures, critiques, grading, mid‑term evaluations and final evaluations/reviews; responsibility for health & safety and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

• Terminal degree in art, design or relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional/practical experience.
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level is considered an asset; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Sessional appointments are fixed‑term annual contracts. Compensation includes a per‑course pay scale with salary level of $7,508.00 (per 0.5 credit course) plus 7% in lieu of benefits and vacation pay, per provisions of the Employment Standards Act. These positions are subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory enrolment levels.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account). Apply no later than Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities including women, racialised and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Priority will be given to qualified racialised and Indigenous persons who self‑identify as such in the application process. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Only those short‑listed will be contacted.