Sessional Lecturer - PSY 210H1S (LEC5101) - Introduction to Developmental Psychology

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto, Dept of Psychology invites applications for the Sessional Lecturer - PSY210H1S course at St. George Campus in Toronto. The course runs Tuesdays 6-9 pm; delivery is in person with CUPE agreement.

Qualifications include a PhD in Developmental Psychology and proven excellence teaching developmental psychology. Preferred candidates have UT St. George campus teaching experience and experience teaching large introductory developmental psychology courses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Developmental Psychology is required.
• Past experience and demonstrated excellence teaching developmental psychology courses.
• Preferred: experience teaching developmental psychology at University of Toronto's St. George Campus and large, introductory developmental psychology courses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lecture delivery

Public speaking

Education

PhD in Developmental Psychology

Proven teaching experience in developmental psychology

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - PSY 210H1S (LEC5101) - Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50692
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course number and title:PSY210H1S (LEC5101) – Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Course description:The developmental approach to the study of behaviour with reference to sensorimotor skills, cognition, socialization, personality, and emotional behaviour.
Estimated TA support:235 hours
Estimated course enrolment:188 students
Class schedule:Tuesdays 6 - 9 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: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications: The completion of PhD studies in the area of Developmental Psychology; past experience and demonstrated excellence teaching developmental psychology courses.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching developmental psychology courses at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus, and experience in teaching large, introductory developmental psychology courses.
Description of duties:Lecturing; counselling students; setting final exam; invigilating and reporting final marks and; supervising course TAs.

Closing Date:11/13/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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