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Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 6 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
05S22
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 6 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Varied (Approximately 3-5 hours per lab section)
Salary:

$19.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP – April 30, 2022

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from individuals interested in instructing biology laboratories courses in the Winter 2022 Academic Semester. Graduate student currently enrolled at UPEI will be given preference. Four to six students may be hired to instruct:

Winter Courses:

Bio 2060 (Microbiology), Bio 2210 (Cell Biology), Bio 3240 (Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy), Bio 4130 (Conservation Genetics)

Courses may be taught on-line and/or in person

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include:

  • demonstrating, assisting or instructing, conducting tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
  • The successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the winter semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a similar program
  • Applicants must possess good communication skills
  • Be WHMIS trained or be willing to take the training

 

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

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. 

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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.