Sessional Lecturer - PSY220H1F (LEC0101) - Introduction to Social Psychology

Date Posted: 08/04/2026 Req  Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science Department:
Dept of Psychology Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy:
Yes

Course number and title: PSY
220H1F (LEC
0101) – Introduction to Social Psychology

Course description:
Contemporary areas of research in social psychology: social perception, attitudes, inter-personal relations, and group processes.

Estimated TA support: 235 hours Estimated course enrolment: 188-198 students

Class schedule:
In-Person, Fridays 10 a.m.

- 1 p.m.

The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $11,228.90*

* Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates in the Collective Agreement shall prevail

• Completion of PhD studies in Social Psychology; demonstrated scholarship in social psychology; past experience and demonstrated excellence TAing and/or teaching courses in social psychology.

• Experience in teaching social psychology courses at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus and experience teaching large, introductory social psychology courses.

• Lecturing
• counselling students
• setting final exam
• invigilating and reporting final marks
• supervising course TAs

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

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 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.