Sessional Lecturer 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 current 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 or equivalent) and PSY220H5

Exclusions

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

- $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.

Closing Date

10/19/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Job Segment

Psychology, Advertising, Healthcare, Marketing

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📌 Sessional LecturerS - Social Psychology: Attitudes (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
📍 Toronto