The Department of Applied Human Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to teach the following course in the Summer 2026 semester.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

FN/KINE 4090: Health Centre Practicum (Tuesdays 12:00-12:50 PM)

This course explores what shapes student well-being at university and how students themselves can help make campus a healthier, more supportive place. In partnership with the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre, students will take part in hands-on, project-based learning where they design, create, and launch real peer-education and health-promotion initiatives on campus. Topics include determinants of student health, barriers to accessing support, peer-led programming, and strategies for creating accessible, evidence-informed well-being resources on campus.

One-hour lecture per week and 80 hours of field placement.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an MSc or PhD in a field related to the course content, or a BSc with a relevant professional designation and/or experience. The instructor must be a current employee of the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre to facilitate student work placements. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty members of the Academic unit.

Application Instructions:

A cover letter indicating what course you are applying to teach, a Curriculum Vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

Michael MacLellan, PhD 
Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Applied Human Sciences 
University of Prince Edward Island 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 
Email: mimaclellan@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. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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 April 26th, 2026.