Sessional Instructor - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science - Summer 2026
About the role
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.
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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.
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Sessional Instructor - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science - Summer 2026
About the role
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Sessional Instructor jobs in Charlottetown, PE
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.