University of Toronto
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Date Posted: 01/21/2025
Req ID: 41375
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course Code: KPE324H: Advanced Sport Psychology
Course description: This course will examine the most effective means by which individual and team athletic performance can be enhanced. The focus will be on integrating scientific research based on cognitive and social psychology with real life case studies. Mental preparation strategies and performance techniques will be taught so that recreational and elite athletes can achieve optimal performance. Topics to be covered throughout the term will include: anxiety, arousal and stress; psychological skills training, motivation, confidence, focus, goal-setting, imagery, team dynamics, burnout and coach-athlete relationships.
Estimated TA support: 70
Estimated course enrolment: 60
Class schedule: TBD
Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE
Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I – $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term – $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II – $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term – $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III – $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term – $10,570.02
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 an online format in the 2025 Summer term.
Application Procedure: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV via the online form.
Closing Date: 02/11/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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.
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