Student Lecturer PSYC 3200 (CUPE Students)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 5,200 - 7,100; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Lecturer/Instructor to teach PSYC 3200, Thinking Critically About Psychological Research, in the CUPE 3909 Unit 1 student stream. The position runs from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, for 3 credits.

Start is contingent on department needs and collective agreement terms. The appointee will prepare materials, deliver instruction, assess student work, and provide feedback while maintaining regular office hours and complying with safety

Qualifications

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English are required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Skills

Excellent communication

Post-secondary teaching

Empathetic approach

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Lecturer/Instructor PSYC 3200 A01- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts

Job details:

Course: Thinking Critically About Psychological Research PSYC 3200 A01 - 3 Credit Hours

Start date: January 1, 2027

End date: April 30, 2027

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $6,134.58

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

In the event that the course offers a field component, the instructor will be required to participate in training relating to due diligence and safety. The instructor will also be required to develop due diligence and safety plans for the specific field opportunity and to follow those plans in the field.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Additional information:

Class time: MWF: 12:30-13:20PSYC 3200, Thinking Critically About Psychological Research (3 credits):Must have successfully completed, with a grade B+ or better, PSYC 3200, Thinking Critically About Psychological Research, or its equivalent. Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence, who are in Quantitative Psychology, have taken workshops on course development/training techniques, and experience as a Lecturer/Instructor for this or other related courses, or their equivalents. Supervise and schedule work assignments for Grader/Marker or Teaching Assistant, if assigned. May be required to assess and provide feedback to Department Head regarding administrative responsibilities for student grade appeals, requests for time extensions to complete work, deferred examinations, and other administrative duties that may arise.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.