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Sessional Instructors - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (Fall 2018 & Winter 2019)

Competition Number:
29SI18
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Fall 2018 & Winter 2019

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors during the forthcoming academic year (2018-2019), subject to final budgetary approval. Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply:

Fall 2018

PARA 4020 – DISASTER MEDICINE AND CRISIS RESPONSE

This advanced course introduces students to the practice of medicine within the disaster environment. Students learn how to plan and mitigate crisis response to both anthropogenic and natural disasters. Using modules, topics cover modelling of disaster predictions, organization of EMS before, during, and after a disaster, disaster medicine principles and disaster management within the hospital environment.

RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Paramedicine program.

Classes: Tue 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Winter 2019

BIO 2250 – HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY

This course is an introduction to the major classes of biomolecules and their main metabolic pathways. Special attention is paid to biochemistry in the context of human metabolism, nutrition and disease.

Classes: MWF 11:30 - 12:20 p.m.

BIO 3350 – ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

This course explores various aspects of animal behaviour, primarily from an evolutionary perspective. Topics covered include the development and expression of behaviour, animal communication, predator-prey interactions, reproductive and parental strategies of males and females, and the application of an evolutionary approach to the study of human behaviour. Laboratories focus on how behavioural data are collected and interpreted.

Classes: MWF 9:30-10:20 a.m.; Lab: Friday 1:30-4:30 p.m.

BIO 4130 – CONSERVATION GENETICS

This is an introduction to the guiding principles of conservation biology and genetics, and their application to the preservation of biodiversity. Students will explore current research topics, such as ecological and landscape genetics, invasion biology, and genomics for endangered species through lectures, extensive discussion and a major paper. Laboratories may involve field trips and molecular techniques.

Classes: Tue/Thurs 11:30-12:45 p.m.; Labs: Tue 1:30-4:30 p.m.

BIO 4910 - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

This course provides practical experience and leadership in an area of wildlife conservation or environmental management.  Students work in teams with an environmental organization on a specific project or task for 6 weeks, compile research and present their findings in a written report and oral presentation.

RESTRICTION: Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation program.

Classes: MWF 11:30- 12:20 p.m.

PARA 4010 – HEALTH PROMOTION, PLANNING & EVALUATION

This course discusses the concepts of health and illness with an emphasis on understanding the origins, factors and conditions that determine health throughout the lifespan. Students are introduced to the practice of critical evaluation of systems used in health promotion and planning through reading published, literature, writing and class discussions.

RESTRICTION: Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Paramedicine program.

Classes: Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

PARA 4030 - CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF HEALTH CARE LITERATURE IN THE ACUTE CARE ENVIRONMENT

This course introduces students to the practice of Evidence Based Medicine. Students will learn the skills to formulate a clinical question, search and critically evaluate the medical literature, and develop an answer to the question. Students will participate in "journal club" style rounds, and be expected to complete a project answering a clinical scenario of their choice.

RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Paramedicine program.

Classes: Tues 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.

PARA 4040 - CURRENT ISSUES IN PARAMEDICINE (WEB COURSE)

This course gives students an opportunity to explore in depth topics shaping Paramedicine today and in the future. The current issues explored include such topics as: pre-hospital airway management, extended scope of practice, advanced life support, trends in trauma management and others. Students learn through evaluation of current medical literature and discussion of topics, some of which will be selected by participants. RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the BSc Paramedicine program.

RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Paramedicine program.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a 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 qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

Application Instructions:

A cover letter indicating what course(s) you are applying to teach, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to biologychair@upei.ca, or faxed to (902)566-0740, attention:

Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, Chair
Department of Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI  
C1A 4P3

For more information, please email or call Dr. Sweeney (902) 566-0633 or Ms Sharon Martin (samartin@upei.ca); (902) 566-0301.

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 April 18, 2018.
 

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.