The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a 5 month term position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications, to teach 2 biology courses: introductory physiology and endocrinology. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

UPEI is a small, dynamic university with a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence (http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/biology).  The Department of Biology is a large department in the Faculty of Science. The successful candidate will be assigned to teach Biology 3260; this course has labs and has been designated a writing intensive course at UPEI (http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/registrar/writing-intensive-courses). This is a core course in the third year of our program.  The successful candidate will also be asked to teach Biology 4040, Endocrinology, an elective course with no labs.

The position will begin August 1st 2019 or by arrangement.  Applicants must hold a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a physiology-related field and must have documented experience teaching university level courses in biology or other life sciences.

The application package should include your curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy teaching evaluations (if available).  Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the department. All materials are to be sent to biologychair@upei.ca

For more information, please contact

Dr. Kevin Teather, Chair
Dept. of Biology,
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave.
Charlottetown, PE Canada   C1A 4P3
Email: kteather@upei.ca
Phone: (902) 566-0325

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date is July 8, 2019