Teaching and research opportunities
Faculty positions
The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies at the 樱花影视 invites applications for the following faculty positions:
- an Assistant or Associate Professor (research stream) whose work bridges school psychology, inclusive education, and child and youth mental health
- an Assistant Professor (research stream) in Leadership Studies
- an Assistant Teaching Professor to help grow our minor into a major, revitalize our contributions to teacher education, and lead development of new pathways into higher education
View current faculty postings. Application deadline: October 14, 2025.
Teaching assistantships
The standard rate of pay for all Graduate Teaching Assistantships is $31.80 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. This is as per Schedule 1 of the new Collective Agreement for CUPE 4163 comps 1 & 2, found at: CUPE 4163 Component 1 & 2 Collective Agreement 2022 - 2025.
There are no TA postings at this time. Please check back at the end of each term for the following term's postings.
Research assistantships
Positions and rates are negotiated with individual researchers and there is no standard rate.
Care Workers of Tomorrow Research Assistant (Oct. 2025-Apr. 2026) Dr. Breanna Lawrence - Application deadline: September 19, 2025
Climate Grief Cafe Research Assistant (Sept. 2025-March 2026) Dr. Breanna Lawrence - Application deadline: September 23, 2025Sessional Instructor opportunities
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
CUPE 4163 (Component 3) SESSIONAL LECTURERS
Expressions of interest are invited for sessional assignments for the following Spring 2026 courses:
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ED-D204 A01 |
Developing as a Leader |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
4:00pm - 5:20pm |
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ED-D219 A01 |
Intro to Indigenous Approaches to Helping and Healing |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Wed |
3:30pm - 4:50pm |
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ED-D300 A01 |
Introduction to Applied Psychology |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Online asynchronous |
Online asynchronous |
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ED-D301 A02 |
Learners and Learning Environments (Elementary) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
8:30am - 9:50am |
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ED-D407 A01 |
Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress (Elementary) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
10:00am - 11:20am |
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ED-D407 A02 |
Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress (Elementary) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
8:30am - 9:50am |
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ED-D408 A01 |
Promoting Prosocial Behaviour: Strategies & Management (Elementary PDP) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
1:00pm - 2:20pm |
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ED-D408 A02 |
Promoting Prosocial Behaviour: Strategies & Management (Secondary PDP) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Tues |
8:30am - 11:20am |
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ED-D420 A01 |
Learning Support: Context and Key Issues (Elementary PDP) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
8:30am - 9:50am |
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ED-D420 A02 |
Learning Support: Context and Key Issues (Secondary PDP) |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon & Thurs |
8:30am - 9:50am |
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ED-D480 A01 |
Contemporary Topics in Education - Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies |
Jan 6 - Apr 2 |
Mon |
4:00pm - 6:50pm |
NOTE:
- For a calendar description of courses, please see links above or refer to the 2025-26 undergraduate academic calendar.
- Course scheduling is subject to change. Please refer to the course timetable to confirm room booking.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 4:00PM Friday, October 3, 2025 and submitted by email to:
Dr. Rose Vukovic, Chair c/o Shawna McNabb, Administrative Officer
Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
樱花影视, BC V8W 2Y2
smcnabb@uvic.ca
Applicants for all courses are asked to include the following if you do not already have the documents on file with EPLS:
- a current curriculum vitae
- proof of highest degree obtained
- names of and contact information for at least three references
- any other information that may help the Department to assess your qualifications for teaching the course or that can speak about your teaching-related experience
It is anticipated that staffing will be completed by Friday, October 10, 2025. All positions are subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements, program requirements, and funding.
The 樱花影视 is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal persons, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.
Work Study program
Check the Work study program website for opportunities in EPLS and in other departments.
(Note: You must indicate that you are eligible and authorized to take part in the UVic Work Study program in order to apply).
ED-D 101 lab instructors
ED-D 101: Learning Strategies for University Success is a popular first year course that teaches students skills for success in university, including reading, note taking, studying, time management, and assignment work in their current undergraduate courses.
Students learn to apply theory to examine their own learning and experiment with new strategies for learning.
Dr. Allyson Hadwin and Dr. Mariel Miller often teach ED-D 101, and EPLS graduate students teach the lab components.
Check this page (under TA postings) to see when new ED-D 101 TA positions are posted!
Conducting research
Visit UVic Research and login with your NetLink ID to:
- apply for funding opportunities
- get a research agreement signed
- apply for regulatory approval for your project
- learn more about research at UVic (awards and honours, facts and figures, policies and procedures)