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Sessional Instructor - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College (Winter 2024)

Competition Number:
105SI23
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2024

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a sessional instructor to deliver the following course to second-year veterinary students during the Winter 2024 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

Veterinary Toxicology (VBS 2150)

This course introduces basic and clinical principles of toxicology. Toxins are presented using a systems-based approach, and opportunities are provided to apply knowledge in clinical veterinary contexts.

Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a DVM or other health professional degree and/or a graduate degree (minimum M.Sc; PhD preferred in Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field).  Preference will be given to those with teaching experience in Toxicology, but those with evidence of effective teaching in related fields will also be considered.

Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Department of Biomedical Sciences Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

Term: Term: Winter 2024 (February to April 2024)

Application Instructions: 

Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed to:

Dr. Sue Dawson, Chair
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Atlantic Veterinary College
Email: sdawson@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. 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 December 15, 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.