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Sessional Instructor - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (Summer 2022)

Competition Number:
03SI22
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2022

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a Sessional Instructor during the Summer Session of 2022 (May 9 – June 16). This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

BIO 4420 – Wildlife Diseases (Special Topics) (Online)

This will be an online lecture course that covers the main wildlife diseases found among North American animals and may be of interest to students in Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, or those students pursuing careers in Veterinary Medicine. Causes, species affected, occurrence, ecology, clinical disease, pathology, and significance to the population will be addressed.

Lectures: 6-9 pm, Tuesday and Thursday

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. or other degree that qualifies them to teach this course (e.g., DVM). Documented experience teaching is preferred.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

Salary: As per Sessional Instructor Stipends outlined in the Collective Agreement of the UPEI Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1

For more information, please email or call Dr. Kevin Teather (kteather@upei.ca); 902-566-0325 or Ms. Sharon Martin (samartin@upei.ca); (902) 566-0301.

Application Instructions: 

A cover letter, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

Dr. Kevin Teather, Chair
Department of Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI   C1A 4P3
biologychair@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation, and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

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.

UPEI will require all students, staff, and faculty to comply with the Covid 19 attestation and vaccination requirements as set out under the UPEI Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Closing date for applications is February 25, 2022; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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.