The School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach courses in the Bachelor of Science program in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation in Winter 2022. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Please note: these courses are expected to be delivered in person in the St Peter’s Bay Campus.

ACC 3050 - Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies

This course examines sustainability theory and green technology, beginning with an examination of the historical context for the physical, environmental, technological, economic and political aspects of traditional energy systems and energy transitions. Students will then be introduced to different types of renewable energy technology and how they can work as a replacement for conventional technologies.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience. Prior experience (at least 2 years) in renewable energy research is required to teach this course.

ACC 3140 - Carbon Pricing Mechanisms and Business Risk Assessments

This interdisciplinary course will provide an understanding of business in the era of climate change by examining the implementation of carbon pricing systems and the need for adaptation measures to address the changing physical and regulatory environments. Specialized activities will focus on the critical role of understanding climate change in business risk assessment using a business sector of each student’s choice.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience. A certificate in carbon accounting from the Canadian Standards Association is required to teach this course.

How to Apply:

Please send your application, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with references listed to: climatechangeadmin@upei.ca. Please clearly state which course(s) you are applying for in the cover letter. Note that all files in your application should be merged into a single PDF file and named with this format: Lastname_Firstname_CourseCode.pdf. If you are applying for multiple positions, please send your application separately.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Attention:

Dr. Xander Wang, Interim Associate Dean

School of Climate Change and Adaptation

Faculty of Science

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, PE  C1A 4P3

Telephone: (902)566-0405

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 23, 2021