Sessional Lecturer - KIN8420H: Exercise Psychology

Date Posted: 04/22/2026
Req ID: 47811
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

Course Code: KIN8420H: Exercise Psychology    

 

Course description: This course examines research, literature and applied skills related to the psychology of physical activity, exercise and health. The course takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding health behaviour and draws from research and practice in exercise psychology, health psychology and behavioural medicine. A variety of topics will be presented and discussed, including but not limited to, physical activity theories, measurement of behaviour, self concept and body image, identity and schema, affect and emotion, social relationships and support, clinical populations and exercise, quality of life, and behavioural interventions. 

 

Estimated TA support: N/A   

 

Estimated course enrolment: 20 

 

Class schedule: N/A

 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 

 

Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE 

 

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

 

Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

 
 Description of duties: All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught in person. 

Application Procedure: Please apply via: https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/kpe/app/sl 

 

Closing Date: 05/13/2026, 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.