Job Description

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Graduate Laboratory Instructors in various undergraduate engineering courses, for the Winter 2026 semester.
Graduate Laboratory Instructors may be needed in the following courses, depending on need and enrollment.

Please include your course preferences in your application.

ENGN 1220

Engineering Analysis

ENGN 1250

Materials Science

ENGN 1310

Computer Programming

ENGN 1340

Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics

ENGN 2130

Statistics for Engineering Applications

ENGN 2220

Engineering Projects II

ENGN 2360

Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing

ENGN 2620

Thermo Fluids II: Fluid Mechanics

ENGN 2830

Digital Logic Design

ENGN 3270

Machines and Automatic Control

ENGN 3430

Technology Management and Entrepreneurship

ENGN 3720

Project-Based Professional Practice II

ENGN 3820

System Dynamics with Simulation

ENGN 4720

Project-Based Professional Practice IV

Engineering Focus Area Electives

ENGN 3370: Mechatronic System Integration

ENGN 3460: Solar Energy & Elec. Storage

ENGN 4330: Innovations in Biomedical Engn

ENGN 4310: Adv Fabrication Technique

ENGN 4063: Contemp Topics Sustain Energy

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Graduate Laboratory Instructors will support individual instructors in various duties:

Assist the instructor with teaching support and lab support Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned Maintain records of grades for students Hold office hours to answer student questions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a current UPEI Graduate Student in good standing, with preference given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program Students must be available to participate during labs Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or have relevant alternative experience Previous experience in supporting FSDE courses is preferred Other teaching support experience and excellent communication skills will be considered assets Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment

The FSDE administrative office will contact qualified applicants to get more information about their availability and course preferences.
Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment.


This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.