Sessional Lecturer - PSY 210H1F (LEC5101) - Introduction to Developmental Psychology

About the course

PSY210H1F (LEC5101) – Introduction to Developmental Psychology. The developmental approach to the study of behaviour with reference to sensorimotor skills, cognition, socialization, personality, and emotional behaviour.

Course details

• Estimated TA support: 235 hours
• Estimated course enrolment: 188 students
• Class schedule: Mondays 6–9 p.m.
• Delivery method: currently in person (subject to change as determined by the Faculty or Department)
• Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary

• 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

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 the area of Developmental Psychology
• Past experience and demonstrated excellence TAing and/or teaching developmental psychology courses

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in teaching developmental psychology courses at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus
• Experience in teaching large, introductory developmental psychology courses

Responsibilities

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

Application procedure

Please email an up‑to‑date cover letter, CV, and completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (found at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) combined in one PDF document to psy.ug.manager@utoronto.ca by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 26th, 2026. Kindly do not submit any other materials. Only applications emailed to that address will be considered.

Closing Date: 08/18/2026, 11:59PM EDT