Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the courses listed below in Winter 2026 (pending funding and sufficient enrolments).
The Winter 2026 term runs from January 5 to April 30, with most courses listed below starting January 12 and ending April 14 (followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs April 17 to April 28). Please see the academic schedule for additional important 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 201: Activity: Essence & Experience
Participate in various activities and movement patterns and the study of the fundamental factors that influence the activities we choose and the way we move. Please note that this posting is for the lecture component of the course only. Activity Labs will be posted separately.
Lecture: M, 15:00-16:50
Activity Labs: The course instructor will be required to coordinate with activity lab instructors but does not instruct any of the activity labs.
KNES 253: Introduction to Exercise and Sport Psychology
An introduction to the psycho-social concepts underlying an understanding of human behaviour in physical activity, sport, and health. Please note that this course is designed to focus 50% of content on exercise and health psychology and 50% on sport psychology; we are hiring for the exercise and health psychology component only.
Lecture: M/W/F 09:00-09:50
Lab: Graduate Assistants (Teaching) run the labs; the course instructor will be required to coordinate with the GATs but not teach the lab component
KNES 311: Leadership Foundations
Contemporary leadership best practices with a focus on physical activity, pedagogy and sport coaching. Linking leadership theory with critical reflection.
Lecture: M/F, 8:00-9:15
KNES 397: Health and Exercise Psychology
An examination of psychological issues related to health, exercise, and physical activity.
Lecture: M/W, 14:00-15:15
KNES 411: Advanced Leadership Practice
Students will advance their theoretical and practical understanding of effective leadership behaviors through experience, discussion, and systematic reflection. Learning is focused on developing self-awareness in relation to leadership practices and the capacity to facilitate leadership skills in others.
Lecture: T/R, 12:30-13:45
KNES 472: Sport Injury Rehabilitation
An introduction to the general principles of sport injury rehabilitation for kinesiology students.
Lecture: T/R, 14:00-15:15
KNES 485: Skeletal Muscle Properties
The structural organization, neural control, contractile consequences, and determinants of energy cost of contraction of skeletal muscle will be studied in detail.
Lecture: M/W/F, 9:00-9:50
KNES 495: Physiological Aspects of Aging, Disease, and Physical Activity
An examination of the interaction between aging, age-associated disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease) and physical activity. The major emphasis will be on the physiological processes involved.
Lecture: M/W/F 11:00-11:50
KNES 617: Seminar in Applied Exercise Physiology II
Lectures and seminar presentations, discussion and critique of current research in applied exercise physiology and related subjects.
Seminar: R, 9:30-10:20
KNES 773: Integrative Exercise Physiology
The effects of exercise on the complex physiological interactions between different systems in the human body.
Lecture: T/R 8:00-9:15
Lab: The course instructor will be required to coordinate with Faculty exercise physiology lab technicians but not teach the lab component
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.
- Experience teaching virtually will be considered an asset.
Application Process for All Positions
Applications must be submitted online via the 'Apply Now' link. Email applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that the online application process allows for only four (4) attachments. Attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require merging documents):
- Cover letter (see below for further details and any notes above in relation to specific courses)
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching Statement and, if available, evidence of successful teaching*
- Three (3) letters of reference*
*Required for applicants who have not taught courses in the Faculty of Kinesiology previously.
In the cover letter, all applicants must clearly state the course(s) to which they are applying to instruct, the order of preference if more than one course, and their qualifications specific to each course. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
Application Deadline: July 4th, 2025
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Kinesiology, click here.
About the University of Calgary
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About Calgary, Alberta
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