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Sessional Instructor - Island Studies Program - Faculty of Arts (Summer 2023)

Competition Number:
04SI23
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Island Studies Program
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2023

The University of Prince Edward Island’s Island Studies Program has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for the Summer 2023 semester. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

IST 6200:  Communications Management and Island Issues

This course examines the concepts, principles and application of interpersonal and small group communications, public relations, strategic planning, law, leadership, and ethics and applies them to island organizations and governments. This is a capstone course in the course and work-study-based MA Island Studies program. Therefore, the topics covered in this course will be discussed in the context of what students have learned throughout their program, and especially in their two “Theory and Practice” placements. Note that this course is scheduled to be taught in a condensed format, Monday to Friday from June 19-30.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or area of study, including Island Studies and Communication Management. Experience in teaching one or more courses at a university or college level that incorporate(s) material from a range of topics as described above is preferred. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate how their experience in these fields can be applied pedagogically to a variety of island contexts.  

Note:  Members of the Faculty of Arts Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Applications should submit an updated curriculum vitae and the names of two references, electronically, to:

Dr. Laurie Brinklow
Coordinator, Master of Arts Island Studies Program
Faculty of Arts
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
brinklow@upei.ca
Tel. (902) 894-2881 

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. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is March 10, 2023.

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.