Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for sessional instructors in Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 for the following course:
KNES 201, Activity: Essence & Experience - ACTIVITY LABS
In KNES 201, which consists of a lecture and activity labs, students 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. This posting is for the activity labs, for both fall and winter term.
We are seeking applications for the specific activities we are offering in KNES 201 in the 2025-2026 academic year: (1) volleyball; (2) sitting volleyball; (3) track & field; (4) disability dance and movement; and (5) yoga.
Activity labs are organized in 6-week blocks, run twice weekly, and are 75-minutes each in length. Instructors teach in two different time slots across the two activity blocks within a term.
Fall Term
Block 1 - September 9 to October 17
Block 2-¿ October 21 to December 5
Lab 1 - W/F, 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Lab 2 - T/R, 9:30am to 10:45am
Lab 3 - T/R, 11:00am to 12:15pm
Lab 4 - T/R, 1:30pm to 2:45pm
Lab 5 - T/R, 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Winter Term
Block 1 - January 12 to February 25
Block 2 - February 25 to April 8
Lab 1 - M/W, 1:00pm to 2:15pm
Lab 2 - T/R, 9:30am to 10:45am
Lab 3 - T/R, 11:00am to 12:15pm
Lab 4 - T/R, 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Lab 5 - W/F, 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Successful candidates will ideally teach in Blocks 1 and 2 in both the fall and winter terms.
In general, instructor responsibilities include: activity lab instruction; assessment and grading; creation and management of the activity lab D2L shell; ongoing communication with students, course instructor, and staff; and, other assigned duties (as applicable). There are ~30 students per activity block.
Position Requirements
For KNES 201 activity labs, applicants must meet the following qualifications/requirements:
- Earned at minimum a bachelor¿s degree in Kinesiology or a related field; other educational qualifications will be considered alongside applicable certifications.
- Advanced expertise in the activity they will be instructing as part of KNES 201.
- Evidence of strong instructing of said activity, with teaching at the university level considered an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Application Process
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)
- 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, please be sure to include the following information:
- Activity to be taught based on the list provided above and related qualifications
- Statement re: availability to teach in Blocks 1 and 2 in both fall and winter terms
- Availability based on lab days/times listed above in both fall and winter terms
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)
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