Graduate Laboratory Instructor - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
112S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences
Position:
Graduate Laboratory Instructor
Contract:
Hours of Work:
5 hours per week
Salary:

$27.81 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

Term:

September – December 23, 2025

Applications are invited from graduate students with a BSc in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics, who are interested in assisting in KINE 3430 (Physiological Assessment and Training), KINE 3120 (Intro to Biomechanics), and KINE 4430 (Advanced Exercise Adaptation and Performance) laboratories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Include laboratory setup, demonstrations, supporting students while in the laboratory
  • Assessing student performance of laboratory tasks
  • Assisting in the supervision of undergraduate laboratory assistants, and other duties as required 
  • Student assistants will be expected to begin their lab shift 15-minutes prior to the start of each lab, and remain 15-minutes after completion

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current Graduate student at UPEI
  • Applicants must have a BSc in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics and possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a laboratory setting will be considered an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

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 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. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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