海角社区

The Department of Psychology at the 海角社区 has openings for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Fall 2025 semester. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

PSY 2010-01 Developmental Psychology
This survey course examines human development across the life span through physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains. The course includes discussions surrounding applications of developmental theory in various contexts, including public policy, education, counseling, and health domains. Lectures, in-class assignments, and research papers are designed to encourage students to evaluate developmental changes critically and to apply their knowledge to their communities.  

PSY-3820 -01 Cognitive Psychology  
This course examines recent developments in cognitive psychology with special emphasis on the study of thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Its topics include theories and research in inductive and deductive reasoning, information processing approaches to  
thinking and problem solving, and the implications of cognitive perspective for our understanding of intelligence, creativity and mental development. A lab will provide students with the opportunity to perform problem solving demonstrations, test representative phenomena, analyze their own data, and examine the results in terms of current theories.

Qualifications:  

Successful applicants should hold a Graduate degree or a Doctoral degree in Psychology.  Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the 海角社区 Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.  

Application Instructions:  

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three references to:

Dr. Annabel Cohen 
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology 
海角社区 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 
psychadmin@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 海角社区 is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
 

海角社区 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 
 

海角社区 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is August 18th, 2025.