Faculty of Kinesiology Sessional Instructor

Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for sessional instructors to teach the courses listed below in the 2026 Spring and Summer terms (pending funding and sufficient enrolments). The Spring 2026 term runs from May 4 to June 15, followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs June 17‑20. The Summer 2026 term runs June 29 to August 12, followed by the Registrar final exam period, which runs August 14‑18. Please see the academic schedule for additional important dates and deadlines.

Courses of Instruction

KNES 201 : Activity : Essence & Experience (Spring 2026)

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 both the lecture and activity components of the course, both of which are instructed in‑person.

Lecture : M / T / W / R, 12 : 00‑12 : 50

Activity Labs : M / T / W / R, 13 : 00‑14 : 20

In their cover letter, applicants must clearly state what two activities they are able to instruct for the activity labs (2 x 3‑week blocks).

KNES 244 : Introduction to the Sociology of Movement Cultures (Spring 2026)

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. This posting is for both the lecture and lab components of the course, both of which are online asynchronous.

Lecture : Online, Asynchronous

Lab : Online, Asynchronous

KNES 263 Quantitative Biomechanics (Spring 2026)

Basic principles of force system analysis, impulse‑momentum, work‑energy and particle kinematics applied to biological structures, including extensive mathematical analyses. This posting is for both the lecture and tutorial components of the course, both of which are online asynchronous.

Lecture : Online, Asynchronous

Tutorial : Online, Asynchronous

KNES 676 Clinical Exercise Physiology I (Spring 2026)

Exercise for clinical populations : exercise assessment and prescription for disease modification.

Lecture : T, 9 : 00‑11 : 50

Lab : R, 9 : 00‑11 : 50

KNES 677 Clinical Exercise Physiology II (Summer 2026)

Exercise for clinical populations : exercise assessment and prescription for disease modification.

Lecture : T, 9 : 00‑11 : 50

Lab : R, 9 : 00‑11 : 50

Position 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

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

February 13, 2026

The University of Calgary has launched an institution‑wide Indigenous Strategy ii’ taa’poh’t’o 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 EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (email : [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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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