Job Description

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors during the forthcoming 2023 Fall semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

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

BIO-1030 - Animal Health (Online)

An introductory course dealing with current issues related to animal health and disease in a global context. Course topics will introduce causes of disease in animals and the principles of maintaining healthy animals, as well as an interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society.

Classes: T/Th 5:30 - 6:45

BIO-4620 - Watershed Ecology

The focus of this course is the study of watersheds, with emphasis on those found on Prince Edward Island. Lectures focus on the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of streams and their surrounding riparian zones, and labs will include practical application of stream sampling methods.

Note: The Instructor will be responsible for teaching both the lecture and lab components of this class.

Classes: T/Th 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Labs: Mon 11:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a field of science/biology related to the respective course content. Documented experience teaching these courses would be a definite asset.

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

Salary: As per Sessional Instructor Stipends outlined in the Collective Agreement of the UPEI Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1

Application Instructions:

A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

biologychair@upei.ca,
Dr. Christian Lacroix, Chair
Department of Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3

For more information, please email or call:
Dr. Christian Lacroix ( );
Phone: 902-620-5231

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 July 18, 2023.

University of Prince Edward Island