Contract Lecturer - Psychology

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This is a Term Recurring position.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology serves approximately 22,000 undergraduate students per year, including 4300 students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs with Psychology as their declared major or minor. In addition, the Department offers Masters and PhD programs.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, at the University of Alberta is accepting applications for 12 month lecturer position, recurrent for 3 years, that will include 100% Teaching and Teaching Related Activities. The applicant is expected to teach 7 courses throughout the academic year (usually 3 Fall, 3 Winter, 1 Spring).

Courses the contract lecturer may be asked to teach may vary, and may include, for example:

• PSYCH 104 Basic Psychological Processes (Science)
• PSYCH 275 Brain and Behaviour (Science)
• PSYCH 375 Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (Science)
• PSYCH 377 Human Neuropsychology (Science)
• PSYCH 381 Principles of Learning (Science)

This position requires primarily in-person teaching and teaching-related activities, on the University North Campus, to facilitate students’ learning and progress through their degree program as well as the operational needs of the Faculty.

• Provides primarily in-person instruction to undergraduate classes; web-based delivery may also be required;
• Delivers course content in alignment with the Department’s learning outcomes;
• Considers instructional and student evaluation methodologies for the assigned course(s), in consultation with department leadership;
• Ensures availability for student consultation within and outside of scheduled class times;
• Participates in scholarly teaching by remaining current and competent in the assigned course content, course design, and instructor performance in the classroom;
• Engages in teaching-related administrative duties;
• Attends orientations, academic-specific meetings or retreats, course-related meetings, and other activities related to teaching assignments;
• Other clearly defined teaching activities as appropriate, assigned, and agreed to at the time of appointment or during subsequent annual assignments.

• Completed PhD Degree in Psychology or relevant discipline required;
• Recent and relevant successful experience in post-secondary teaching at the undergraduate level;
• Content expertise in some specified course areas;
• Ability to design and/or select, as well as administer effective assessments;
• A commitment to learner-centered innovative teaching and learning practices, and continuous quality improvement;
• Committed to the creation of safe and supportive learning and working environments, including knowledge of and commitment to Psychology and the U of A Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) policies and practices;
• Demonstrated strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization (EDI+I), and decolonization within their teaching practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and to meet the needs of diverse students;
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to internationalizing content and instructional strategies;
• Commitment to inter-culturally sensitive assessment techniques.

Application Instructions

Click “Apply Now” and submit the following documents:

• CV
• Access, Community, and Belonging Philosophy
• Academic Referral Letters
• Teaching Dossier (A summary of your interest in teaching, and content areas of teaching experience)

Please contact Dr. Wendy Hoglund, Chair, Department of Psychology ([email protected]) with position-specific questions.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The Faculty of Science is internationally recognized for excellence in research and education. Through pioneering discovery and innovation, the faculty addresses global challenges across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computing science, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences. Its work positions the university at the forefront of technological, environmental, and scientific advancement.

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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.