Date Posted: 10/23/2026Req ID: 50694Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of PsychologyCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: Course number and title: PSY260H1S LEC5101 – Introduction to Learning and PlasticityCourse description: Concepts, theories, and applications of classical and contemporary learning theories, including classical and operant conditioning. Current theories of the physiological and anatomical basis of learning and memory, including synaptic plasticity, the role of the hippocampus, amygdala, frontal cortex and other brain regions. Theories will be related to a practical understanding and applications such as drug addiction, phobias and other disorders.Estimated TA support: 235 hours Estimated course enrolment: 188-198 studentsClass schedule: Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m.The delivery method for this course is currently in person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $10,699.22Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,953.96Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term: $11,228.90*Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.Minimum Qualifications: Completed PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in learning, memory, and neural plasticity in model systems. Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, including experience teaching courses related to learning, conditioning, memory, or behavioural neuroscience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching undergraduate behavioural neuroscience or associative learning courses, particularly those focused on learning and memory and their biological bases. Experience teaching large introductory psychology courses at the University of Toronto St. George campus. Description of duties: Lecturing; counselling students; setting final exam; invigilating and reporting final marks and; supervising course TAs.Application Procedure: Please email a PDF of your current CV, cover letter, and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form found at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form combined into one file to psy.ug.manager@utoronto.ca. Only applications that are emailed to the above address will be considered. Kindly do not submit any other materials. The deadline to apply is November 13, 2026. Closing Date: 11/13/2026, 11:59PM 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 stipulat
