Sessional Lecturer - KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance. The appointment runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 and will be taught in person at the St.

George campus in downtown Toronto. Applicants should hold a PhD preferred in a relevant area, or an equivalent combination of expertise and experience; teaching university courses is an asset.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of expertise and experience.
• Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver university credit course content.
• Administer assignments, tests, and exams; calculate and submit grades.
• Hold regular office hours; supervise TAs if applicable.
• Course taught in person at St. George campus.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

PhD or equivalent expertise

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance

Date Posted: 09/03/2026
Req ID: 50086
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Code: KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance

Course description:This course delves into the intersection between technologies, wellness and human performance. Students will explore how cutting-edge technologies relevant to kinesiology and sport sciences. This course will first provide a survey of tools and systems, as well as how they relate to human functions. The tools to be considered include wearable devices, mobile applications, and data analytics tools that can gather human motor and physiological functions or use real-time or delayed analytics output to alter human motor and physiological functions. Through lectures, critical discussions and hands-on experiences, this course will help students to critically evaluate, implement, and innovate with regard to technologies in kinesiology and sport sciences.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027-April 30, 2027

Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

Description of duties: All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught in person.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building an culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, 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 any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail] .