Sessional Lecturer - PSY326H1F (LEC0101) - Social Cognition
Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
About the role
Course number and title: PSY326H1F (LEC0101) – Social Cognition
Course description: An examination of theory and research on how we make sense of ourselves and our social world. Topics covered include the self, decision-making, attitudes, attribution processes and impression formation, and social categorization.
Estimated TA support: 81 hours
Estimated course enrolment: 45-55 students
Class schedule: In-Person, Tuesdays 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: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Responsibilities
- Lecturing
- Counselling students
- Setting final exam
- Invigilating and reporting final marks
- Supervising course TAs
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of PhD studies in Social Psychology
- Demonstrated scholarship in the area of social cognition
- Past experience and demonstrated excellence TAing and/or teaching courses in social psychology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in teaching social cognition at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus
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
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.