Sessional Instructor – Brain/Behaviour Relationships (Graduate)

About the role

The Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary seeks a sessional instructor to teach the graduate course EDPS 693.28 Brain/Behaviour Relationships: Part I during the Fall 2026 term. The course is delivered entirely online and explores how brain processes, memory, executive function, and mental health intersect with learning across the lifespan.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver weekly online lectures and facilitate discussions for graduate students.
• Design and update course materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback and support to students, including those with mental‑health or neurodevelopmental challenges.
• Collaborate with faculty and program staff to ensure consistency with the Educational Psychology curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and participation.

Required profile

• Completed doctorate (PhD or EdD) in psychology or a closely related field.
• Registration as a psychologist (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the university, college, or professional level.
• Experience delivering courses in an online or blended format.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for online course delivery.
• Curriculum development and assessment design for graduate‑level education.
• Strong knowledge of educational psychology concepts and applications.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract for the Fall 2026 semester (August 24 – December 18).
• Opportunity to teach a specialized graduate course to a diverse cohort of students.
• Professional development support within a vibrant education faculty.