Course number and title: APD3200H – Research Proseminar on Human Development and Applied Psychology
Course description: This course provides a doctoral-level survey of developmental psychology and the role of formal education in human development. At the end of the course, students are expected to have sufficient knowledge of the history and theories of developmental psychology and the role of education in development to be able to teach an introductory course in developmental psychology and education.
Estimated TA support: No
Estimated course enrolment: 25
Class schedule: Thursday 17:30 – 20:30
Sessional dates of appointment: 2022-09-01 – 2023-04-30
Appointment percentage: 100
Salary: As of September 1, 2022, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2023, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.
Minimum Qualifications:
1- Candidate must have a doctoral degree in Psychology;
2- Expertise in content area;
3- Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate courses, with expertise in content area.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 – Individuals with demonstrated expertise with related course content and prior graduate teaching;
2 – Demonstrated scholarship in the area of the course topic; 3-Ability to collaborate with experienced teachers and community members.
Description of duties:
1 – Teach a minimum of 36 hours.
2 – Prepare teaching resources for each class and provide relevant materials.
3 – Assess and evaluate students’ work and provide a final course grade according to OISE/UT grading practices.
4 – Be available for informal meetings/communications with students as necessary.
Application Procedure: All applications must be received by July 22, 2022 to be considered for this position, a one-page covering letter outlining what the applicant brings to the position and an updated Curriculum Vitae. Names of referees may also be included but are not required. Applicants are asked to submit copies of course evaluations for all recent university-level courses taught, if available.
Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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