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Sessional Instructors - Department of Pathology and Microbiology - Atlantic Veterinary College (Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022)

Competition Number:
11SI21
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Pathology and Microbiology - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Winter 2022

The Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor to teach clinical pathology in the following 2 courses:

VPM 4500 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

This course is a rotation in the fourth year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum.  Students gain practical experience in clinical diagnostics with respect to the application of techniques and the interpretation of results in the areas of pathology, clinical pathology, virology, bacteriology and parasitology. Each rotation is a shared course spanning a 3-week period.

VPM 2420 – CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

This is taught during the winter semester of the second-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum.  The course presents the principles of veterinary hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology, and provides opportunities to develop diagnostic reasoning and technical skills relating to clinical pathology.  This is a shared course and consists of two hours of lecture and two to three hours of laboratory per week.

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

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a DVM or equivalent degree.
  • Be board certified or board eligible by the ACVP in clinical pathology.
  • Hold a graduate degree in veterinary clinical pathology.
  • Have teaching skills.
  • Possess well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship building and communication.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.  This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. 

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

            Dr. Frederick 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

The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, extensive bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community. Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/~avc and http://www.gov.pe.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.

Applications will be received until April 8, 2021, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

 

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.