The Department of Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island has several openings for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Winter 2023 semester. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

PSY 1020 – Intro to Psychology Part 2 (2 sections)

An introduction to psychological theory in the form of application of the basic processes (Psychology 1010) to the individual in a social context. Areas include developmental psychology, personality theory and testing, emotion, personal adjustment and problems in living, therapies, and social psychology. Three hours a week.

PSY 2010 – Developmental Psychology (2 sections)

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, counselling, and health domains. Lectures, in-class assignments, and research papers are designed to encourage students to evaluate developmental change critically and to apply their knowledge to their communities. Three hours per week.

PSY 2420 – Social Psychology

This course focuses on the ways in which an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by the social environment. It provides an introduction to major theories, principles, methods, and findings of the discipline. Topics include social perception and cognition, attitudes and attitude change, gender, attraction, aggression, helping, conformity, obedience, group interaction, and cultural influences. Through a variety of assignments students are encouraged to attend to the operation of social psychological principles in daily living. Three hours per week.

PSY 2790 - Statistics Research Design II

Building on the foundation created in Psychology 2780, this course examines quantitative research methods for observation based on measurements, emphasizing efforts to control observation conditions. Research design paradigms include within-participant experiments, between-participant experiments, and quasi-experiments, which can be analyzed in terms of probability theory to enable using inferential statistics. The steps to statistical hypothesis testing will teach approaches and assumptions for chi-square, correlation, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Reflections on the limitations inherent in the methodologies revisit the concepts of paradigms, assumptions, and their implications. The course includes communication of research findings using the APA format, and consideration of research ethics. Three hours per week class; one hour per week laboratory.

PSY 3310 - Creativity

This course examines the nature of creativity as viewed from the psychoanalytic, cognitive problem solving, and humanistic existential perspectives. Topics include personality correlates of creative people, criteria and methods for judging creativity, the creative process, and the facilitation of creative potential. Small group participation is required. Three hours per week.

PSY 3330 - Ecopsychology

This seminar-style course examines the important role of the human relationship with nature in order to better understand psychological experience and ecological issues. It explores a variety of factors that may contribute to human disconnection from nature (such as technology, consumerism, psychological views of health and of the self) and ways of developing more sustainable relationships and deepening personal connections with nature (such as direct experience in nature, environmental restoration and activism, nature-based worldviews and psychotherapies, and systems theory). Some "field work" is required. Three hours per week.

PSY 3530 - Childhood Psychological Disorders

This course examines developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social disorders in childhood. Those considered include autism, mental disability, conduct disorders, childhood depression, fears and anxieties, problems in social relationships, and health-related problems. Students explore the implications of various models for understanding the definitions, origins, and treatments of disorders. Three hours per week.

PSY 3930 - Health Psychology

This course examines how psychological, social, and biological factors interact to influence health and illness. Students explore the systematic application of psychology to health promotion and maintenance, illness prevention and treatment, the determinants of health and illness, health care systems, and health policy. Three hours per week.

PSY 4610 - Psychological Assessment

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of psychological assessment with an emphasis on psychometric issues. The major approaches within the process are examined within multiple contexts such as clinical, school, and forensic settings. Students also gain experience in the application of fundamental assessment-related skills such as active listening, interviewing, and test administration. Three hours a week

Qualifications:

Successful applicants should hold a Graduate degree or a Doctoral degree in Psychology.

Please note that applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster for Psychology will be considered first.

Application Instructions: 

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

Dr. Nia Phillips, Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
nlphillips@upei.ca
tel: 902-566-0966
fax: 902-628-4359

UPEI 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. UPEI 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 June 8, 2022.