Sessional Instructor - Department of Political Science - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2024)

Competition Number:
34SI23
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Political Science
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2024

The Department of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach in the Winter 2024 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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

POLS-2120 - Law, Politics, and the Judicial Process II (3 Credits) 

In this course, students examine various areas of civil law. The politics of Prince Edward Island are used to illustrate the relationships between legal and political systems.

Lecture: Three hours a week 

Qualifications:

Successful applicant will have a minimum of a law degree.

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

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:  

Dr. Gil Germain, Chair 
ggermain@upei.ca 
Department of Political Science 
University of Prince Edward Island 
550 University Avenue 
Charlottetown, PE 
C1A 4P3 

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 May 19, 2023.  

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.