The Department of Chemistry has an opening for sessional instructor for the upcoming Winter Semester 2026(January – April 2026) to teach Chemistry 1120 – General Chemistry II. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

CHEM 1120 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

This course continues the subject matter of Chemistry 1110. Topics include: chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, intermolecular forces, solutions, chemical kinetics, entropy and Gibbs energy, redox equations and electrochemistry. The laboratory associated with this course stresses volumetric analysis, titration curves and chemical kinetics.

Three lecture hours a week: one three-hour laboratory period or tutorial a week.

MWF 8:30-9:20 am

Although this course includes a lab component, the instructor will only be responsible for the lecture component of this course.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1110

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related area.
Priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

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

Dr. Barry Linkletter, Chair
Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
Email:  blinkletter@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 May 14, 2025.