Date Posted: 10/23/2026Req ID: 50691Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of PsychologyCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: Course number and title: PSY424H1S LEC0201 – Social Psychology of Interpersonal RelationshipsCourse description: This lecture course focuses on the social psychology of interpersonal relationships between individuals, especially romantic or close relationships and friendships. It surveys what social psychologists have learned about the development, maintenance, disruption or dissolution of personal relationships, as well as current social psychological theories of interpersonal relationships.Estimated TA support: 90 hours Estimated course enrolment: 50 studentsClass schedule: In-Person, Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 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: Completion of PhD studies in Social Psychology; demonstrated scholarship in the area of the social psychology of relationships; past experience and demonstrated excellence teaching courses in social psychology.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching social psychology and relationship courses at the University of Toronto’s 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 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
