The Department of Pathology and Microbiology is seeking a sessional instructor to assist in delivery of Veterinary Immunology (VPM 1110) to first-year veterinary students.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.

VPM 1110 – Veterinary Immunology

This is a first-year core course taught during the fall semester (August to December) of the first-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum. The course describes events occurring during an immune response at the cellular, molecular, and clinical levels, and the role of the response in the prevention and control of infectious disease.  Clinical applications relevant to veterinary medicine are discussed. This course consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week.  

Remuneration will be as specified in the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should ideally have a PhD in immunology and experience teaching veterinary immunology

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three (3) referees to:

Dr. Fred Kibenge
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3
E-mail: kibenge@upei.ca
Phone: 902-566-0967
Fax 902-566-0851

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 5, 2020