Sessional Lecturer PSY320H5 S - Social Psychology: Attitudes

Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Req ID: 50305
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Dept of Psychological&Brain Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description: PSY320H5 S - Social Psychology: Attitudes

Attitudes are persistent evaluations (preferences, likes and dislikes). This course examines the measurement of attitudes, the formation of attitudes to new objects, and the change of existing attitudes. General principles are illustrated with examples from various domains, such as propaganda and advertising, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes towards health behaviours, and self-evaluations (self-esteem, life-satisfaction).

Prerequisites: (PSY201H5 (https://utm.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/PSY201H5) or equivalent) and PSY220H5 (https://utm.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/PSY220H5)
Exclusions: PSY320H1 (https://artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/PSY320H1)

Estimated course enrolment: 40

Estimated TA support: 55 hours

Class schedule: In-person on Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00 (See ttb.utoronto.ca)

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary (In accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement) :

$9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I
$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II
$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term
$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer Ill
$11,228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

Stipend rates are inclusive of vacation pay. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective
agreement vary from rates in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications : The candidate must have a Ph.D degree or be in the final stages of a PhD. The decision on hiring
will be based on previous teaching experience in this course or other similar courses, academic qualifications and
suitability for the position.

Description of duties : Preparation and delivery of course content; creation of course material, development and
administration of assignments, tests and examinations; the supervision of teaching assistants for leading tutorials,
grading and marking student work; submission of final grades to appropriate University officials in accordance
with policy; the maintenance of reasonable hours for student contact outside of scheduled contact hours.

Application instructions : Please visit https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/umpsy/app/sl to apply by October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM .
Please do not submit applications by email . Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 10/19/2026, 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.