Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for a sessional instructor 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 an activity lab in both fall and winter terms. Activity labs are organized in 6-week blocks, run twice weekly, and are 75-minutes each in length.

We are seeking applications for the following activity in the 2025-2026 academic year: yoga. The yoga activity lab is scheduled as follows:

Fall Term

• Block 1 - September 10 to October 17
• Lab 1 - W/F, 3:00pm to 4:15pm

Winter Term

• Block 1 - January 12 to February 23
• Lab 1 - M/W, 1:00pm ¿ 2:15pm

The successful candidate will ideally teach 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.

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: August 28, 2025

Please direct any questions about this posting to Dr. William Bridel, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Programs: william.bridel@ucalgary.ca.

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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