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Graduate Student Laboratory Instructors (Up to 12 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
51S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
Graduate Student Laboratory Instructors
Contract:
Hours of Work:
3-4 hours/lab per week
Salary:

 $19.75 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 8, 2020 – December 31, 2020

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from UPEI graduate students who are interested in instructing laboratories in the following Biology courses in the Fall 2020 semester:

Current Issues in Environmental Biology (Bio 1010), Human Anatomy (Bio 1210), Genes, Cells and Macromolecules (Bio 1310), Zoology (Bio 2040), Ecology (Bio 2220), Research Methods and Communications in Biology (Bio 3310), Intro Physiology of Cells and Organisms (Bio 3260), Plant-Animal Interactions (Bio 3660), Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (Bio 4540), Molecular Biotechnology (Bio 4710)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrating, assisting or instructing, conducting tutorials, and the marking of exams and assignments; most class activities will be conducted online
  • The successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the Fall semester (3-4 hours per lab per week)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants must possess good communication skills
  • Preference will be given to current UPEI Graduate Students
  • Be WHMIS trained or be willing to take the training
  • Must have knowledge of the course material and have an acceptable academic record (min. 2.7 GPA)
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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.