Sessional Lecturer - KIN8420H: Exercise Psychology

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This course examines research, literature and applied skills related to the psychology of physical activity, exercise and health. The course takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding health behaviour and draws from research and practice in exercise psychology, health psychology and behavioural medicine. A variety of topics will be presented and discussed, including but not limited to, physical activity theories, measurement of behaviour, self concept and body image, identity and schema, affect and emotion, social relationships and support, clinical populations and exercise, quality of life, and behavioural interventions. 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.

Requirements

• PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in college or university setting

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course
• Prepare and deliver course content
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams
• Calculate and submit grades
• Hold regular office hours
• Supervise TAs assigned to the course, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree