Sessional Lecturer - PSY424H1F (LEC0101) - Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Req ID: 49704
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course number and title:  PSY424H1F (LEC0201) – Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

Course 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 students

Class schedule:  In-Person, Thursdays 2 - 5 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

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

*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 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.

Description of duties: Lecturing; counselling students; setting final exam; invigilating and reporting final marks and; supervising course TAs.

Application Procedure:  Please email an updated cover letter, CV, and a completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (found at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) to [email protected].  Kindly do not submit any other materials.  Only applications that are emailed to [email protected] will be considered.

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.