The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in the Fall Sessions 2018.

ED 4030-2 – ARTS AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

This course is an introduction to the Arts and Education. Emphasis is on fostering creativity and critical inquiry through a variety of multi-modal experiences in the arts, the reading of current literature on arts methods and theories, the study of new curricular programs (including the integration of arts with other disciplines), and the role of arts in social transformation.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of the Bachelor of Education program. This section is offered from September 17 to October 26, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:20am.

ED 4470-2 – INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR SCIENCE II

This course examines the development, nature, and limitations of science and technology; the role of science and technology in society; and the teaching of science and technology in the schools. Time is devoted to an examination of the provincial science curricula, innovative teaching and assessment strategies and techniques, and the development of active learning opportunities.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus to BEd students in the Intermediate/Senior stream, from September 17 to October 26, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30am to 11:20am.

ED 4540-3 – PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES (FRENCH)

This course promotes dynamic teaching methods and inclusive approaches to inspire young learners and to elevate the quality of teaching and learning through Social Studies at the Primary/Elementary levels. Grounded in the needs of twenty-first century learners, this course offers concrete ways to create more vibrant, engaging, playful, supportive and inviting environments for this core curriculum area to give all learners dignity and honour their diverse ways of learning.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus in French to students in the Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program.  This course is offered from September 17 to October 26, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will normally have school-based experience in a Canadian public K-12 system. For applicants without school-based experience, teaching in other contexts relevant and appropriate to the position will be considered. Where courses are offered on-line using multi-media technologies, applicants will normally be able to demonstrate successful on-line teaching experience. Candidates who do not have previous online teaching experience must be open to and willing to do extra training for this delivery model, and without additional compensation.

In all instances, qualified applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the Faculty of Education will be given priority. 

THE OFFERING OF THESE COURSES IS CONDITIONAL PENDING FINAL ENROLMENT NUMBERS.   ALL SESSIONAL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FINAL BUDGETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL. 

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate English programs, please contact Carolyn Francis or Judy Roper at 1.902.894.2813 or by email to crfrancis@upei.ca or jeroper@upei.ca.  For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate French programs, please contact Zain Esseghaier at 1.902.566.0459 or by email to zesseghaier@upei.ca

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and names and contact details of three referees to:

Dr. Ron MacDonald, Dean
c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran (kohalloran@upei.ca)
Faculty of Education
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3

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 for applications is June 15, 2018.