The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Winter 2027 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

BIO 2230-01 – Genetics I / BIO 2240-01 – Human Genetics (Cross-listed)

BIO 2230-01: The goal of this course is to learn how genetic logic helps us understand biology. We will think about organisms as the result of information passed to each generation from parent to offspring. We will apply genetic principles to all of biology–from interactions between molecules and cells, to organismal traits, to evolutionary change in populations. We will also explore the many uses of genetic information. We will learn how genetic patterns in the real world can help us conserve species or trace how diseases spread. We will also see how manipulating genetic information can help us reveal gene function and engineer useful traits into organisms. Genetics has a strong emphasis on problem solving, probability, and statistics.

PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310
Three hours lecture, one hour tutorial a week

NOTES: Biology majors and minors are expected to take BIO 2230. Students will not get credit for both.

BIO 2240-01: The principles of genetics are considered in a broad perspective. Topics include chromosome structure and behaviour, molecular biology and biochemistry of genes, DNA replication and mutation, recombinant DNA, Mendelian inheritance, and inheritance of linked genes. There is a strong emphasis on human genetics in tutorials.

Cross-listed with Biology 2230
PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310
M/W/F 8:30–9:20 AM

RESTRICTION: Must be a student in the Paramedicine program. Three hours lecture, one hour tutorial a week

NOTES: Students will not get credit for both BIO 2230 and BIO 2240
Although this course includes a weekly one-hour tutorial, the sessional instructor will be responsible for teaching the lectures only.

BIO 3240-01 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

This course builds upon some of the material presented in Biology 2040, providing students with a much more detailed look at the structure and function of various organs and organ systems of the vertebrate body. Dissections and display material are used during laboratories to allow students to compare and contrast these systems in representative vertebrates.

PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310, 1320, and 2040 or 2220. Students registered in the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation Program may take this course after completion of Biology 1310 and Biology 2220.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory a week 
M/W/F 5:30 – 6:20 PM

Although this course includes a weekly three-hour lab, the sessional instructor will be responsible for teaching the lectures only.

BIO 3620-01 – Computational Biology

This course presents the basic principles of immunology, its role and impact on specific mechanisms pertaining to human health. Topics include the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions, T & B cell biology and chemistry, cytokines, complement system, hypersensitivity, immune-physiology, cell mediated immunity, vaccines, AIDS and other immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, transplant immunology and cancer.

PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310, 1320, and 2060
Three hours lecture a week 
M/W/F 11:30 – 12:20 PM

BIO 4750 – Basic and Clinical Immunology

This course presents the basic principles of immunology, its role and impact on specific mechanisms pertaining to human health. Topics include the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions, T & B cell biology and chemistry, cytokines, complement system, hypersensitivity, immune-physiology, cell mediated immunity, vaccines, AIDS and other immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, transplant immunology and cancer.

PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310, 1320, and 2060
Three hours lecture a week 
M/W/F 11:30 – 12:20 PM

Qualifications:

Successful applicants must hold a M.SC., Ph.D., or other degree that qualifies them to teach the course. Documented experience teaching is preferred.

Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit. 

Application Instructions:

A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

Dr. Christian Lacroix
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 
Email: lacroix@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 23, 2026.