Academic Teaching Staff- Psychology

**Department** Faculty of Arts - Psychology Dept

**Posted date** January 3, 2025

**Closing date** February 14, 2025

**Position Type** Part Time

**Description**:
**_This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

**Location -**Work primarily takes place in person at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department of Psychology**

The Department of Psychology serves approximately 21,000 undergraduate students per year, including 4300 students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs with Psychology as their declared major or minor. In addition, the Department offers Masters and PhD programs.

**Position**

Courses the contract lecturer may be asked to teach may vary, and may include, for example:

- PSYCH 104 Basic Psychological Processes (Science)
- PSYCH 105 Individual & Social Behaviour (Arts)
- PSYCH 212 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (Arts)
- PSYCH 223 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (Arts)
- PSYCH 239 Abnormal Psychology (Arts)
- PSYCH 275 Brain and Behaviour
- PSYCH 282 Behaviour Modification (Science)
- PSYCH 303 History of Ideas in Psychology(Arts)
- PSYCH 304 History of Modern Psychology (Science)

**Duties**
- Provides primarily in-person instruction to undergraduate classes; web-based delivery may also be required;
- Delivers course content in alignment with the Department’s learning outcomes;
- Considers instructional and student evaluation methodologies for the assigned course(s), in consultation with department leadership;
- Ensures availability for student consultation within and outside of scheduled class times;
- Participates in scholarly teaching by remaining current and competent in the assigned course content, course design, and instructor performance in the classroom
- Engages in teaching-related administrative duties
- Attends orientations, academic-specific meetings or retreats, course-related meetings, and other activities related to teaching assignments;
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Recent and relevant successful experience in post-secondary teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization (EDI+I), and decolonization within their teaching practice.
- Content expertise in some specified course areas.
- Ability to design and/or select, as well as administer effective assessments.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and to meet the needs of diverse students.

**Application Instructions**
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- In your cover letter, please highlight your teaching experience and interests related to teaching 100, 200 and 300 level Psychology courses.

**_ Applicant screening will commence on January 13, 2025._**

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 14, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.