Sessional Lecturer

**Sessional Lecturer - FPSY 3900U Psychology of Policing - Fall 2023**

**Tracking Code**:req760

**Faculty of Social Science and Humanities**

**Number of Sections**: 1

**Appointment Type**: Limited Term

**Salary Grade**: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

**Posting Date**:August 1, 2023

**Closing Date**: August 22, 2023

**Course Name and Number**:FPSY 3900U - Special Topics in Forensic Psychology I: Psychology of Policing

**Location of classes: Downtown Oshawa Campus Location**

**Course Start Date: September 5, 2023**

**Course End Date: Decembr 22, 2023**

Reporting to the Dean the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in the Forensic Psychology Programs within the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

**Responsibilities/Accountabilities**:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

**Qualifications**:
**Required Skills**:

- A proven dedication to high-quality teaching at the university level
- A commitment to using innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
- Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills capable of maintaining effective relationships with students, staff and faculty
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to effectively return assignment/exam grading and to respectfully respond to student enquiries in a timely manner

**Education**:

- A Ph.D. in Psychology or ABD (by August 15th 2023)

**Experience**:

- Teaching and/or research experience in the area of Psychology is required.
- Preference will be given to applicants with teaching and/or research experience in the area of police psychology.

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

**How to Apply**:
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

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**Job Location**: Oshawa, ON, Canada