Sessional Lecturer - KPE324H: Advanced Sport Psychology

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This course, KPE324H: Advanced Sport Psychology, will examine the most effective means by which individual and team athletic performance can be enhanced. The focus will be on integrating scientific research based on cognitive and social psychology with real life case studies. Mental preparation strategies and performance techniques will be taught so that recreational and elite athletes can achieve optimal performance. Topics to be covered throughout the term will include: anxiety, arousal and stress; psychological skills training, motivation, confidence, focus, goal-setting, imagery, team dynamics, burnout and coach-athlete relationships. 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 is an asset

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