Sessional Lecturer - PSY H-L0101 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Sessional Lecturer - PSY 210H1S-L0101:
Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Date Posted: 03/03/2026

Req : 47161

Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Psychology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

PSY
210H1S-L0101 – 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: 75 hours

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60 students

Class

Schedule:

Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Delivery Method: In-person (may change as determined by Faculty or Department).

Sessional Dates: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II, Long Term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $11,030.36

Note: If rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from those stated in this posting, the rates in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of PhD studies in Developmental Psychology; past experience and demonstrated excellence TAing and/or teaching developmental psychology courses.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching courses in Developmental Psychology at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.

• Lecturing
• Counselling students
• Setting final exam
• Invigilating and reporting final marks
• Supervising course TAs

Please email an up-to-date CV, cover letter, and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to  Only applications that are emailed to that address will be considered.

Closing Date: 03/24/2026, 11:59 PM 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.

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