Psychology of Group Dynamics

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph–Guelph Humber Programs in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for PSYC*3200 (Psychology of Group Dynamics) for Winter 2027. Classes are in-person at the University of Guelph-Humber campus, with RoFR conditions for qualified candidates and a commitment from January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027.

Applicants should have progress toward a doctoral degree in Psychology and demonstrated teaching experience in university settings, plus proficiency in course content.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
• Evidence of proficiency in the course content.
• Doctoral studies in Psychology support the course material expertise.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties described: instructor may participate in course website training

Skills

Teaching experience

Course content proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in progress in Psychology

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400891-Winter 2027-PSYC*3200 (Psychology Program) Psychology of Group Dynamics

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s)

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections

1

Level of Work Assignment(s)

1

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:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number

PSYC*3200 (Psychology Program)

Course Name

Psychology of Group Dynamics

Course Format

In-Person

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

-The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the fundamental aspects of human behaviour in groups of various sizes (from dyads to entire cultures). The investigation of human behaviour in group situations will be investigated from theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives. The topics that will be explored include issues of group development, performance, and leadership. The course is designed to engage students with the material experientially through the integration of small group activities with lectures and audiovisual presentations.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

60

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)
• Other Duties Described: Instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree

Other

Doctoral degree in progress in Psychology

Prior Teaching Experience

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

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

Evidence of proficiency in the course content

Preferred Qualifications

Degree

Other

Doctoral degree in Psychology

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

Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used). Expertise in course content.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

Section 01: Thursday 11:40 AM - 2:20 PM

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

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

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

Monday, November 9, 2026

Posting Email Contact

[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.