The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Prince Edward Island has several openings for Sessional Instructors to teach the following courses in the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 semesters. These appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

Fall 2020

ENV 2030:  Societies and Sustainability:  Past and Present

This course explores the concept of sustainability in relation to how societies have interacted with the environment overtime. Through exploration of successes and failures from historical and contemporary societies, students will develop the capacity to understand the ecological context in which humans live, to recognize limits, and to design sustainable human systems for the future. Three semester hours of credit

Prerequisite: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

ENV 3340 Environmental Stresses on Island Communities

This course explores the risk and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and other environmental stress on island communities. This course will focus on the special characteristics of island communities and will explore island vulnerabilities in the natural and built environment as well as in social and economic systems. Three semester hours of credit (web-based)

Prerequisite: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

ENV 3540 Environmental Valuation: Theory and Practice

This course would develop the theory and techniques in the valuation of non-market (ecological) good and services. It will focus on the techniques and methods for placing monetary values on the environment and incorporating them into economic decision making at both the macro and project level. Three semester hours of credit

Prerequisite: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

Winter 2021

ENV 3110 Understanding Climate Change

This course introduces students to the science of climate change. Students explore its social and political implications, and examine its impact on daily life by reviewing current scientific data as it relates to vulnerabilities of particular regions. Topics include methods, strategies, and technologies that address climate change, using case studies of adaptive and mitigative programs in North America, with a special emphasis on Canada's climate action plan. Three semester hours of credit (web-based)

Prerequisite: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

Qualifications:

Successful applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in an environmental or related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in the subject area for each course. Applicants should have experience in teaching, research or practice related to the course content. In the case of ENV 3110, preference will be given to those with demonstrated expertise in teaching on line courses via the Moodle platform. 

Priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and names of three referees by e-mail to:

Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown, Director of Environmental Studies

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3

Email: hcpbrown@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.

Closing date for applications is April 3, 2020