Sessional Instructor in PSYC 389 – Emotion & Motivation Simon Fraser University, Department of Psychology

 

The Department of Psychology invites applications for the position of:
Sessional Instructor
Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

 

Please note that all Sessional Instructor positions are in the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU); and are subject to sufficient enrollment, and FINAL budgetary authorization.  The Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Science Program follow Article XIV (E.2) of the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement, when hiring Sessional Instructors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

COURSE:              PSYC 389 – Emotion & Motivation (3 credit hours)

                                Lecture Day and Time:   To be determined

 

LOCATION:         Burnaby Campus

 

DURATION:        September 4, 2018 to December 21, 2018 (Fall 2018)

 

RESERVE SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION:  YES

 

Article XIV E.3.a of the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement allows for up to 25% of appointments within a given department to be reserved for graduate students or postdoctoral fellows.

 

“While priority will be given to Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in awarding this RESERVED position, all Sessional Instructors are encouraged to apply.  In the event it is not filled by a Grad or Postdoc, it will be filled by another qualified applicant in accordance with Article XIV E of the Collective Agreement.”

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, February 16, 2018.  Please send applications to the attention of Dr. Ralph Mistlberger at mistlber@sfu.ca, cc to Bev Davino at davino@sfu.ca, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

               

• PhD in Psychology (or PhD Candidate) or a cognate field with demonstrated expertise in the desired area of teaching.

• Demonstrable teaching experience and/or practical experience in Emotion & Motivation, as documented in a current resume/curriculum vitae and example detailed course outline.

• Knowledge of relevant teaching methods.

 

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

 

• A current resume/curriculum vitae.

• A list of past courses taught at SFU and/or another University or Colleges, and teaching employment evaluations for those courses.

• Three letters of reference, including at least one from a department/school/program for which courses have been taught.

• A brief course outline and an example of a more detailed (e.g., week by week) course syllabus.

• A statement of the applicant’s teaching pedagogy.

 

 

REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Works closely with the Undergraduate Chair/Area Coordinator, as relevant.

  • Delivers instruction, the content of which is approved by the Chair, Associate Chair and/or Area Coordinator.
  • Directs and supervises workload of 1 or more teaching assistants.
  • Manages electronic and/or other platforms for the effective delivery of instruction.
  • Holds regular office hours for students.
    • Undertakes the grading of assignments and examinations per the grading policies/practices of the department/school/program.  Compiles final examination and Term marks, and submits the final grades for students in the course.
    • Manages grade appeals, as necessary, in a timely manner.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION:  The Department of Psychology and the Director of Cognitive Science Program may determine and interview a short list of candidates.  Some qualifications/documents may be waived for graduate students enrolled in the department of Psychology or Cognitive Science Program.

 

EQUITY:  The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment.  (See Policy GP 19.)