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Sessional Instructors - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (Fall 2021)

Competition Number:
13SI21
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Fall 2021

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Instructors during the forthcoming academic year (2021-22), subject to final budgetary approval.  Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply by May 7, 2021. 

Fall 2021

BIO 1010 – CURRENT ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

This course considers environmental problems from a biological perspective. Human ecology, populations, pollution, resource use and other topics are discussed critically. Lectures and field trips to the equivalent of six hours a week

(Classes MWF 11:30 – 12:20; Labs Mon 1:30-4:30)

BIO 1030 –ANIMAL HEALTH

An introductory course dealing with current issues related to animal health and disease in a global context. Course topics will introduce causes of disease in animals and the principles of maintaining healthy animals, as well as an interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society.

(Classes:  ON-LINE - Tues/Thurs 5:30-6:45)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a field of science/biology related to the respective course content.  Documented experience teaching these courses would be a definite asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

SALARY: As per Sessional Instructor Stipends outlined in the Collective Agreement of the UPEI Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1

APPLICATION:

A cover letter indicating what course(s) you are applying to teach, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to biologychair@upei.ca, or faxed to (902)566-0740, attention:

            Dr. Kevin Teather, Chair

            Department of Biology

            University of Prince Edward Island

            Charlottetown, PEI   C1A 4P3

For more information, please email or call Dr. Kevin Teather (kteather@upei.ca); 902-566-0325 or Ms. Sharon Martin (samartin@upei.ca); (902) 566-0301.

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 May 7, 2021; however, applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

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.