Sessional Lecturer - KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance
About the role
This is a Sessional Lecturer position for the course KIN8248H: Technologies for Wellness and Performance at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, St. George Campus (Downtown Toronto). The appointment runs from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, at 0.5 FCE.
Course description
This course delves into the intersection between technologies, wellness and human performance. Students will explore cutting-edge technologies relevant to kinesiology and sport sciences. The course provides a survey of tools and systems, including wearable devices, mobile applications, and data analytics tools that can gather human motor and physiological functions or use real-time or delayed analytics output to alter human motor and physiological functions. Through lectures, critical discussions and hands-on experiences, students will critically evaluate, implement, and innovate with regard to technologies in kinesiology and sport sciences.
Duties
- All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course
- 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.
Schedule
Wednesdays 1–4 PM
Qualifications
PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.
Pay
- Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48
- Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $11,228.90