Sessional Lecturer - PSY328H1S (LEC5101) - Psychology and the Law

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

Job summary

The University of Toronto’s St. George campus in downtown Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer I–III in Psychology and the Law. The appointment covers January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 for PSY328H1S (LEC5101), delivered in person with possible method changes by the department.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Social Psychology with teaching experience in social psychology or related courses. Salary scales follow CUPE 3902 Unit 3; applicants should apply by November 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Psychology completed.
• Demonstrated scholarship in social psychology relevant to psychology and law, or applying psychological research to legal contexts.
• Previous university teaching experience in social psychology or related courses.

Responsibilities

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

Education

PhD in Social Psychology

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - PSY328H1S (LEC5101) - Psychology and the Law

Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Req ID: 50695
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course number and title:PSY328H1S (LEC5101) – Psychology and the Law
Course description: This course deals with psychological issues in the law, with particular reference to criminal law. It focuses mainly on research that has been done on pretrial publicity, eyewitness testimony, rules of evidence, and other factors that might affect jury decisions.
Estimated TA support: 90-108 hours
Estimated course enrolment: 50-55 students
Class schedule: In-Person, Mondays 5 - 8 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: Completion of a PhD in Social Psychology; demonstrated scholarship in social psychology relevant to psychology and law, or the application of psychological research to legal and justice contexts; previous experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching social psychology or closely related courses at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications: Research or teaching expertise in areas such as judgement and decision-making, intergroup relations, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, social cognition, social identity, inequality, jury decision-making, or restorative justice. Previous experience teaching social psychology courses at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus would be an asset, with experience teaching Psychology and the Law of particular relevance.

Description of duties: Lecturing; counselling students; setting final exam; invigilating and reporting final marks and; supervising course TAs.

The deadline to apply is November 13, 2026.

Closing Date:11/13/2026, 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture 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.

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