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Sessional Instructors - Department of English - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2018) *AMENDED*

Competition Number:
93SI17
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of English - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Winter 2018

The Department of English invites applications for two sessional positions to teach
ENGLISH/ UPEI 1010-3 and ENGLISH/UPEI 1010-13: ACADEMIC WRITING. These appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

ENGLISH/UPEI 1010-3 and 1010-13: ACADEMIC WRITING
Academic Writing provides an introduction to university writing and rhetoric, aimed at the development of critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective written communication in an academic environment.

ENGLISH/UPEI 1010-3   Monday / Wednesday / Friday from 10:30 am to 11:20 am
ENGLISH/UPEI 1010-13   Tuesday / Thursday from 4:00 pm to – 5:15 pm

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Minimum qualifications are a Master’s degree in English and evidence of effective teaching experience in the relevant area. Preference will be given to 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 evaluation or teaching dossier covering at least the two most recent years of teaching and two recent letters of reference 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 Monday, November 27, 2017

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.