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Sessional Instructor - Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science (Fall 2022)

Competition Number:
21SI22
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Fall 2022

The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a Sessional Instructor to teach the following course in the Fall 2022 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

ENV 2310 – Island Environmental Histories

Environmental history is broadly defined as the study of continuity and change in human relationships with the environment. This course introduces students to environmental history and historical methods with a focus on historic and current, interaction with the environment on global islands. Special focus will be given to ocean, forest, and land use activity in Prince Edward Island and islands in the Atlantic region.

Three semester hours of credit

Prerequisite: ENV 1010 or with permission of 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 the course. Applicants should have experience in teaching, research or practice related to the course content. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated expertise in teaching.

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

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, 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

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 April 30, 2022.

 

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.