Sessional Lecturer - PSY424H1F (LEC0101) - Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
About the role
Course number and title: PSY424H1F (LEC0201) – Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
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 students
Class schedule: In-Person, Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that 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 the social psychology of relationships
- Past experience and demonstrated excellence TAing and/or teaching courses in social psychology
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching social psychology and relationship courses 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.