The Department of History and Classics at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for Sessional Lecturers for the 2027 Winter Semester. We are seeking instructors to teach the following courses in the Department of History and Classics. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

HIST3720: The Atlantic World, II

This course traces the emergence of a maturing Atlantic world from the latter 1600s to the period of independence. The shape and interaction of the English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and their colonial empires, together with the continuing relationship with African and Aboriginal American peoples, is the focus of study. Slavery, the plantation system, differing patterns of development, and political independence are given particular attention.
 

HIST3720 is offered as an in-person course during the Winter Semester 2027.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree specializing in any aspect of post-medieval European, Canadian or American History. Please note that applicants on the UPEI sessional roster for History and Classics will be considered first. 

HIST1030, INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART, I

This course explores the development of Western art from prehistoric cave paintings to the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Students will examine key artistic movements, major works, and influential artists within their cultural and historical contexts. Through lectures, discussions, and visual analysis, participants will gain an understanding of how artistic styles, techniques, and themes evolved over time, shaping the foundations of Western visual culture.

HIST1030 is offered as an in-person course during the Winter Semester 2027.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree specializing in any aspect of art history. Please note that applicants on the UPEI sessional roster for History and Classics will be considered first. 

HIST2020: EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION 1648 TO THE PRESENT

This introductory course examines the history of European civilization from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the present. Lectures analyze the main political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped Europe from the early modern to the post-industrial period.

HIST2020 is offered as an online course during the Winter Semester 2027.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree specializing in any aspect of early modern or modern European History. Experience teaching online is required. Please note that applicants on the UPEI sessional roster for History and Classics will be considered first. 

HIST3030: POWER, CULTURE AND CONSUMPTION: THE RENAISSANCE IN ITALY

This course examines the period bounded by the Black Death and the Protestant Reformation. It explores the major political, intellectual and cultural developments in Renaissance Italy and their later translation to Northern Europe. Topics may include the place of Italy in the late medieval world; the causes and consequences of the crises of the fourteenth century; the emergence of humanism and the revival of antiquity; the relationship between culture and power; popular piety; new models of gender relations in Renaissance society; the impact of printing; and the unique shape of the Renaissance in Northern Europe. Assignments will stress primary source analysis.

HIST3030 is offered as an in-person course during the Winter Semester 2027.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree specializing in any aspect of early modern European History. Please note that applicants on the UPEI sessional roster for History and Classics will be considered first.

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three references by email attachment to: 

Dr. Richard Raiswell, Chair, 
Department of History, 
University of Prince Edward Island, 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3  
rraiswell@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.

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.

UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is April 14, 2026.