Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach the courses listed below in the 2027 Spring term (pending funding and sufficient enrolments).

Spring 2027 classes begin Monday May 3 and end Tuesday June 15, followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs June 18 to June 22. Please see the academic schedule for additional significant dates and deadlines.

Courses of Instruction In general, instructor responsibilities include course instruction; assessment and grading; creation and management of the course D2L shell; communication with faculty staff in relation to teaching and learning; ongoing communication with students and, where applicable, teaching assistants and lab personnel; and other assigned duties (as applicable).

KNES 244: Introduction to the Sociology of Movement Cultures
An introduction to sociological perspectives on movement cultures (e.g., sport, dance, physical education, exercise and fitness), with a particular focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please note that this posting is for the lecture and lab components of the course, both of which will be offered online asynchronous.

KNES 263: Quantitative Biomechanics
Basic principles of force system analysis, impulse-momentum, work-energy and particle kinematics applied to biological structures, including extensive mathematical analyses. Please note that this posting is for the lecture component of the course, which will be offered online asynchronous. The successful candidate will work with a graduate teaching assistant, who will be responsible for the tutorial component of the course, which is also offered online asynchronous.

KNES 311:



Leadership Foundations
Contemporary leadership best practices with a focus on physical activity, pedagogy and sport coaching. Linking leadership theory with critical reflection. This course will be offered online asynchronous.

KNES 351: Foundations of Neural Control of Movement
An examination of the nervous system and its role in controlling movement. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic anatomy and neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Topics include the properties of individual neurons and neural circuits that support human movement. This basic understanding is supplemented by discussion of neurological injuries, diseases and disorders that compromise human movement. This course will be offered online asynchronous.

KNES 372: Foundations of Sport Medicine
An introduction to the common medical issues and injuries that affects the athlete related to sport and exercise. This course will be offered in-person. The successful candidate will work with a graduate teaching assistant who will run the lab component of the course.

Lecture: M/W, 9:00-11:50
Lab: M/W, 13:00-13:50 (Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6)

KNES 397: Health and Exercise Psychology
An examination of psychological issues related to health, exercise, and physical activity.



This course will be offered online asynchronous.

Position Requirements For all courses listed above, applicants must meet the following qualifications/requirements:

- Earned a PhD in Kinesiology or a related field; a master's degree in Kinesiology or a related field will be considered.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the university level and related to the content of the course(s) to which application is being made.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- For web-based courses, experience in web-based teaching and learning, preferably at the postsecondary level.

Additional Requirements For applicants who have not previously taught in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary

- Teaching philosophy statement, along with, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Three (3) letters of reference, submitted as complete letters (not merely names and contact details). These may be included in the application PDF or sent separately by the application deadline to [email protected].

Only those applicants chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. Please note that for positions listed, there may be candidates with the right of first refusal (RoFR). For salary information, please refer to TUCFA's Collective Agreement, Schedule B.

If you have any questions about this posting, please contact Dr. William Bridel, Senior Associate Dean by email.

Application Deadline: December 24, 2026.

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📌 Sessional Instructors, Spring 2027, Faculty of Kinesiology (Canada)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Canada