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Sessional Lecturer - KPE421H: The Role of Physical Activity in Girls' and Women's Health

Date Posted: 04/10/2025
Req ID: 42496
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

Course Code: KPE421H:  The Role of Physical Activity in Girls' and Women's Health

 

Course description: This course draws upon previous course work in biophysical, behavioural and socio-cultural aspects of physical activity and links them together within the context of girls’ and women’s health across the lifespan. Particular attention will be given to how physical activity decreases the risk of disease in girls and women and how physical activity assumes a different role in health and well-being during different phases of the lifespan. Students will also be introduced to issues related to the promotion of physical activity for women, the importance of the inclusion of women and girls in research examining the impact of physical activity and the unique aspects of the response of girls and women to activity.

 

Estimated TA support: 70 

 

Estimated course enrolment: 60

 

Class schedule: TBD

 

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

 

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 person.


Application Procedure: Please apply via: https://redcap.utoronto.ca/surveys/?s=JTFPHPJ94ERAJWML.

 

Closing Date: 05/05/2025, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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