The Department of English invites applications for a sessional position to teach ENGLISH  3810-2: Professional Writing in the Fall 2018 term.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.

ENGLISH 3810-2  PROFESSIONAL WRITING
This course introduces students from a variety of disciplines to the competencies and tasks required for effective communication in a professional environment. The course focuses on the following: analytical reports, descriptions of processes, extended definitions, instructions,
business correspondence, memoranda, graphics, presentation of data, and oral presentations. Assignments, designed for the student=s particular discipline, emphasize a sound analysis of the goals for each task, and the effective, economical, clear and correct use of language to achieve these goals.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:45 am

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Minimal qualifications are a Master’s degree in English and evidence of effective teaching experience in the relevant area. Preference will be given to those applicants possessing a PhD in English.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional
Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, relevant teaching evaluations or teaching dossier covering at least the two most recent years of teaching to:

Dr. Greg Doran, Chair
Department of English
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
gdoran@upei.ca

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 August 24, 2018