Posted: March 10, 2025
Last Updated: March 17, 2025
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
The Cognitive Systems Program invites applications for part-time Sessional Lecturers for the 2025/26 academic year (September 2025-April 2026).
Course Descriptions
- COGS 200 Introduction to Cognitive Systems (3 credit lecture course)
Team taught – interdisciplinary examination of human mental processes and how these are mediated by the brain. Will draw on cognitive psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. - COGS 300 Understanding and Designing Cognitive Systems (4 credit lab course)
Theory and methods for integrating diverse disciplinary content in cognitive systems. - COGS 303 Research Methods in Cognitive Systems
Examination and comparison of the research methodologies of different disciplines relevant to cognitive systems. - COGS 401 Seminar in Cognitive Systems (3 credit seminar course)
Interdisciplinary seminar integrating theory, methods, and current research topics.
Questions about these courses can be directed to the Program Chair, Christopher Mole (chris.mole {at} ubc.ca).
Qualifications
- A PhD in a relevant discipline is desired.
- For applicants interested in applying to teach COGS 401, interdisciplinary research experience in computer science is desired.
- For applicants interested in applying to teach COGS 303, research experience in the philosophy of science is desired.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience of teaching at the intersection of Computer Science, Linguistics, Psychology, and Philosophy.
All applications must include:
- Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
- Curriculum vitae (CV) that gives a record of relevant experience
- Contact details of two referees who can speak to your teaching effectiveness
Applicants should send application materials to:
Colleen Kennedy
Cognitive Systems Program Coordinator
cogs.advising {at} ubc.ca
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” The current minimum salary is $9,280.71 per 3-credit course.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.