The Faculty of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a Sessional Instructor during the Winter 2026 semester, subject to final budgetary approval.

SCIE 3010 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Science

This course provides an overview on how to start and sustain a science-oriented company, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation in biotechnology. Topics will include specific innovation cases, intellectual property and regulatory hurdles in science including biotechnology, business feasibility studies, financial planning, sources of capital, business structure, marketing, operational and human resource management. Students will be expected to identify and develop an idea which has the potential to be commercialized. The output of this research will be developed into a business idea to be aimed at potential investors, and participation in pitch competitions including the Panther Pitch will be encouraged.

Lectures: Mondays 5:30pm to 8:15pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in any field of science with relevant industrial or entrepreneurial experience.  

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.

SALARY:

As per Sessional Instructor Stipends outlined in the Collective Agreement of the UPEI Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1

CLOSING DATE:

Two weeks from date of posting; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

APPLICATION:

A cover letter indicating what course you are applying to teach, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

    Dr. Nola Etkin, Dean
    Faculty of Science
    University of Prince Edward Island
    Charlottetown, PEI   C1A 4P3
    netkin@upei.ca

For more information, please email or call Dr. Etkin (netkin@upei.ca; 902-566-0325) or to the Office of the Dean of Science (deanscienceadmin@upei.ca; 902-566-0382).

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 May 14, 2025.