Sessional Instructor - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts - Fall 2024
The Department of Psychology at the 秀色短视频 has openings for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Fall 2024 semester.
These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
PSY-3110 Physiological Psychology
This course focuses on the nervous system as the basis of all experience and behaviour. It examines how a biological perspective of the brain developed, how neuroanatomy defines brain function, how neurons transmit information, how body movement is controlled, and how touch, pain, sleep and arousal work. Three hours a week, two hours a week laboratory.
PSY-3320 Forensic Psychology
This course will introduce various topics and theories related to forensic psychology. The course will explore different types of criminal offences, mental health issues, assessment tools, and legal and ethical issues in psychology and law. The focus of this course is to gain fundamental knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology and also to apply psychological knowledge, concepts, and research methodologies to understand human behavior in the legal contexts. This course will cover a range of topics, such as police behaviour, interrogation and confessions, eyewitness identification and testimony, malingering, mental illness in the context of criminal proceedings (e.g., fitness to stand trial, criminal responsibility), violence risk assessment, sentencing, and correctional and forensic rehabilitation.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants should hold a Graduate degree or a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
Please note that applicants on the 秀色短视频 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
秀色短视频
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
psychadmin@upei.ca
秀色短视频 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. 秀色短视频 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.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 秀色短视频 is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Closing date for applications is August 22, 2024.