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Sessional Instructor - Faculty of Arts (Summer 2021)

Competition Number:
07SI21
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2021

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor to teach the following course in the Summer Session 2021. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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 July 6th to the 17th.

June 14 to 25, 2021 (Online)

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.  

Application Instructions:

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

Dr. Laurie Brinklow

Interim 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

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 March 18, 2021

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.