The School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor to teach a course in the Bachelor of Science program in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation in the Winter Semester 2027.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

ACC-3120 CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY IN CANADA

The course focuses on Canadian domestic and international policy and politics in the realm of climate change, examining the questions of political institutions; climate change-related legislation; policymaking; and the impacts of climate change on the economy, communities, and the environment in Canada. The course will also introduce students to a policy analysis framework and will guide them through writing a policy memo to a government official on a climate change solution of their choice.

Three hours a week

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

Please send your application, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with references listed, to: climatechangeadmin@upei.ca.

Please clearly state which course(s) you are applying for in the cover letter.

Note that all files in your application should be merged into a single PDF file and named with this format: Lastname_Firstname_CourseCode.pdf. If you are applying for multiple positions, please send your application separately.

Attention: 
Dr. Katherine Gottschall-Pass, Acting Associate Dean
School of Climate Change and Adaptation
Faculty of Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Telephone: (902)566-0405
climatechangeadmin@upei.ca

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.

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.

The closing date for applications is October 1st, 2026.