The Faculty of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a sessional instructor in Island Studies in June 2022. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

IST – 6200 – Communications Management and Island Issues

This course examines the concepts, principles and application of interpersonal and small group communications, public relations, strategic planning, law, leadership, and ethics and applies them to island organizations and governments. This is a capstone course in the course and work-study-based MA Island Studies program. Therefore, the topics covered in this course will be discussed in the context of what students have learned throughout their program, and especially in their two “Theory and Practice” placements. Note that this course is scheduled to be taught in a condensed format, Monday to Friday from June 20th to July 5th.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or area of study, including Island Studies and Communication Management. Experience in teaching one or more courses at a university or college level that incorporate(s) material from a range of topics as described above is preferred. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate how their experience in these fields can be applied pedagogically to a variety of island contexts.

Members of the Faculty of Art’s Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Applications should submit an updated curriculum vitae and the names of two references, electronically, to:

Dr. Laurie Brinklow
Interim Coordinator, Master of Arts Island Studies Program
Faculty of Arts
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
brinklow@upei.ca
Tel. (902) 894-2881

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.

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 will require all students, staff, and faculty to comply with the Covid 19 attestation and vaccination requirements as set out under the UPEI Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Closing date for applications is March 24, 2022.