The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is seeking a sessional instructor(s) to assist in delivery of VPM 2010 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology course to second year DVM students. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

VPM 2010 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology

This course is a four-credit core course taught to second year DVM students (approximate class size of 67) during the Fall semester. The course consists of 3 50-minute didactic lectures and 2 two-hour lab sessions every week. Applications to teach part of the course will also be considered. The labs are co-delivered with a Clinical Bacteriologist and a bacteriology technologist. The sessional instructor(s) will be required to deliver approximately 50% of the course which would run from late October until the end of the semester. Details on the curricular content of this component of the course are available from the Department Chair. Student evaluations include quizzes, one midterm, a laboratory exam, and a final exam.

Qualifications:

Ideally, the candidate will hold the following credentials:
• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Advanced training or experience in veterinary bacteriology/mycology.
• Board certification with American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM).

Priority will be given to members of the UPEI Sessional Roster for the Department of Pathology & Microbiology.

Remuneration will be as specified in the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, some bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community. Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/~avc  and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit a letter of intent, a statement of teaching, research and service goals and philosophy, a curriculum vitae and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of 3 referees to:

Dr. Frederick Kibenge
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3
E-mail: kibenge@upei.ca, Phone: 902-566-0967, Fax 902-566-0851

Additional information about the department can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/,
http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/newsletters, and http://www.islandscholar.ca/fedorair/ir_role/refworks.u2/Path+Micro.
Possible collaborations include http://research.medicine.dal.ca/ and
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/inh/research/index.html

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.

Applications will be received until May 31, 2019, or until a suitable candidate is found