Ethical Issues in Psychology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach PSYC*6880 Ethical Issues in Psychology for Winter 2027. The course involves in‑class sessions, case discussions, and ethical decision‑making in research, teaching, and practice.

Applicants should hold a PhD (or ABD) in psychology and have graduate‑level teaching experience with emphasis on professional ethics. The assignment covers six 3‑hour sessions starting January 7, 2027 through May 7, 2027, with in‑person delivery and RoFR

Qualifications

• PhD (or ABD) in psychology or a closely related field.
• Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
• Substantive knowledge of professional ethics in psychology, including the CPA Code of Ethics and TCPS 2.
• Knowledge of ethical decision‑making models and their application to real‑world dilemmas.
• Ability to address ethical issues in cultural, social, and historical contexts.
• Experience with active‑learning and case‑based teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and lead class discussions.
• Provide student consultations during office hours.
• Prepare materials and assessments.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback.
• Facilitate group discussions and case‑based activities.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards in instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ethics knowledge

Ethical decision models

Diversity & inclusion

Public speaking

Education

PhD or ABD in psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL402591-Winter 2027-PSYC*6880 Ethical Issues in Psychology

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

Other:

Pro-rated at .5

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

No

Course Number:

PSYC*6880

Course Name:

Ethical Issues in Psychology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The course examines the application of professional ethical standards across the breadth of psychology, including research, consultation, intervention, teaching, and practice, and introduces models of ethical decision‑making for recognizing and working through ethical dilemmas. It draws on key professional standards, particularly the CPA Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists and the Tri‑Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2), and considers ethical issues in their cultural, social, and historical context. Students come from across the department's graduate programs, including clinical child and adolescent, applied social, and neuroscience and applied cognitive science. See also Course Calendar Description.The course takes a practical, case‑based approach to ethics in research, teaching, and practice. It is grounded in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists (CPA) and the Tri‑Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2), and includes considerations related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and ethics with respect to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Grading

Other Duties Described:

Facilitating discussion and group‑based workNote that there are no TAs assigned for this course

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Other

• PhD (or ABD) in psychology or a closely related field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

• Demonstrated substantive knowledge of professional ethics in psychology, including the CPA Code of Ethics and TCPS 2
• Knowledge of ethical decision‑making models and their application to real‑world dilemmas
• Demonstrated ability to address ethical issues in their cultural, social, and historical context

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

Other

PhD in progress and expert in course content

Prior Teaching Experience:

Other

Experience teaching ethics or professional issues at the graduate level

Research Experience:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

• Prior teaching experience: Experience with active‑learning and case‑based teaching methods
• Familiarity with ethical issues across more than one area of psychology
• Experience applying ethical standards in more than one area of psychology, such as research, consultation, intervention or practice, or more than one field of psychology (e.g., child clinical, applied social, or neuroscience)
• Familiarity with research ethics review processes, such as REB experience
• Knowledge of ethical considerations in research and practice with Indigenous peoples in Canada
• Demonstrated ability to lead respectful discussion of complex or sensitive topics in large and small groups as well as one on one

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

In person, six 3-hour sessions on alternating weeksWednesday 11:30 am -2:20 pm

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Kaitlyn [e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one‑stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in‑person meetings as required.