Job Description

The School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach a course in the Bachelor of Science program in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation in the Fall Semester 2023. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: these courses are expected to be delivered in person in the St Peter\'s Bay Campus.

ACC 4010 - Climate Coastal Science

This course will examine the impacts of global climate change on the oceans and their implications on fisheries and aquaculture; the influence of ocean basins on climate and the development of coasts; and the use of littoral zones in the assessment of the effects of coastal risks and hazards on shorelines. Students will assess the vulnerability of the local fishery to climate impacts and develop adaptation options.

ACC 4090 - Climate Change and Sustainable Tourism

Students will develop an awareness of the environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism; study the possible measures to redress the negative impacts of tourism; develop an appreciation of environmental sustainability in tourism; examine the concept of ecotourism; and incorporate the principles of sustainable tourism into developing and managing tourism destinations and products.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master\'s level degree or equivalent with a combination of quali\xef\xac\x81cations and experience.

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.

Application Instructions:

Please clearly state which course(s) you are applying for in the cover letter. Note that all files in your application should be merged into a single PDF file and named with this format: Lastname_Firstname_CourseCode.pdf. If you are applying for multiple positions, please send your application separately. Please email your application, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with references to: .

Attention:

Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Interim Associate Dean
School of Climate Change and Adaptation
Faculty of Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Telephone: (902) 566-0405

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 August 9, 2023.

University of Prince Edward Island