Sessional Instructor- Department of Psychology- Faculty of Arts- Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Winter 2026 semester.
The positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
PSY 4320: Special Topics
Special Topics are courses offered by individual members of the Psychology Faculty, or visiting instructors, which provide advanced instruction in specialized areas of study, and supplement the general program of courses in Psychology. At the 4000 level the course is taught as a seminar. A course proposed will need approval of Department of Psychology meeting.
The course will be offered as one three-hour session per 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. Annabel Cohen
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
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. 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 October 10, 2025.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Sessional Instructor- Department of Psychology- Faculty of Arts- Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Winter 2026 semester.
The positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
PSY 4320: Special Topics
Special Topics are courses offered by individual members of the Psychology Faculty, or visiting instructors, which provide advanced instruction in specialized areas of study, and supplement the general program of courses in Psychology. At the 4000 level the course is taught as a seminar. A course proposed will need approval of Department of Psychology meeting.
The course will be offered as one three-hour session per 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. Annabel Cohen
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
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. 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 October 10, 2025.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.