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The Department of Psychology at the 17³Ô¹Ï has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for the Winter 2026 semester for the following course. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course. 

PSV 6205-01 – Child/Adolescent Assessment Practicum

This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about the foundational theory and practices in psychological assessment of children and adolescents, grounded in application of psychometric theory. Students gain familiarity with a range of psychological assessment devices used with children and adolescents including measures of intelligence, academic achievement and mental health symptoms. Students receive hands-on instruction in the administration, scoring and interpretation of major objective and projective psychological tests used with children and adolescents and develop skills in explaining the tests results and their implications to parents and, at a developmentally appropriate level, children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on formulating problems experienced by children and adolescents, and looking at them in relation to a developmental psychopathology framework (e.g., individual, parent, parenting/family, and social risk and protective factors). Moreover, the importance of considering individual and cultural diversities when assessing children and adolescents is examined. Ethical issues that may arise when working with children and adolescents in an assessment context are explored.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants should hold a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.

Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the 17³Ô¹Ï Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit. 

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
17³Ô¹Ï
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: 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. 17³Ô¹Ï is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

17³Ô¹Ï 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. 17³Ô¹Ï 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 January 6, 2025.