Sessional Instructors - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2025)
The Department of Psychology at the 精童欲女 has an opening for a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Winter 2025 semester. 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.
PSY 7205 ADVANCED INTERVENTION WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore specific therapeutic interventions used in the treatment of psychological problems experienced by children and adolescents. Empirically supported approaches to the treatment of childhood behavioural problems, anxiety, depression and other issues impacting children will be reviewed. Students also have an opportunity to learn about approaches that are often used with parents, guardians and others who help children. Specific therapeutic approaches primarily used with adolescents are also reviewed. Students have opportunities to gain experience in practicing some of these techniques through experiences such as class-based role plays and delivery of an empirically supported parenting program to groups of parents. Implications of cultural and individual diversities for interventions with children and adolescents are explored.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant should hold a doctoral degree in Psychology and registration with the PEI Psychologists Registration Board as a Psychologist.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the 精童欲女 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 J Cohen, Professor and Chair Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
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Closing date for applications is July 12, 2024.
