FAPT35-26 Part-Time Instructor PSYC 215 – Research Design and Methodology in Psychology

Department of Psychology

Term Instructor

Fall 2026

The Department of Psychology is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals on the approved sessional roster to teach PSYC 215: Research Design and Methodology in Psychology in the Fall 2026 semester.

Course: PSYC 215 – Research Design and Methodology in Psychology
Term: Fall 2026
Lecture Times: Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
Lab Times: Thursday, 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM and 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Delivery Mode: In Person
Campus: Prince George

PSYC 215 is a 3-credit course that introduces students to the quantitative, empirical, and research methods used by psychologists. Students gain hands-on experience in developing research questions, designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, writing research reports, and critically evaluating psychological research.

About the University and its Community
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.

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With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities.

Salary
The salary for Part-Time Sessional Instructors is determined on the basis of Semester Contact Hour (SCH) at a rate of $3,231.53 per SCH.

Please refer to the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement (Appendix 48B) for more compensation information.

To Apply
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Applicants should forward their cover letter and curriculum vitae to: [email protected] and CC John Sherry at [email protected] Materials should be in .pdf format.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications received on or before 27 July 2026, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.