SL357351-Winter 2026-PSYC*1000-01 Introduction to Psychology

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Psychology
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
1
Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?
A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
2
Course Details
Course Number: 
PSYC*1000-01
Course Name: 
Introduction to Psychology
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Link to GTA hiring policy: https://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/page/graduate-teaching-assistant-gta-hiring-policy
Projected Class Enrolment: 
600
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
ABD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Psychology Degree Experience with teaching/ta'ing large diverse classes Evidence demonstrating knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PhD and expert in course content
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
Research Experience: 
Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
experience teaching an introductory Psychology course Knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30-4:20 pm
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $8,838.51 (effective 2025/26)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
psyccupe@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Professor Kaitlin McLachlan, Chair kmclac02@uoguelph.ca

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