The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has openings for Sessional Instructors for the Fall 2022 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

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

ENGN 2810 – Electric Circuits

This course is a study of topics such as: voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's laws, Kirchoff 's laws, sources, voltage and current division, nodal and mesh analysis, linearity, and superposition, Thevenin's and Norton's theorems, capacitance and inductance, RL and RC circuits. Concepts of electric charge, force and field are also introduced. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

ENGN 4510 – Geoinformatics in Bioresources

This course covers the theory and practice of geoinformatics and their applications to problems in bioresources using digital mapping and spatial analysis. Hands on laboratories will provide students with an experience to collect georeferenced data using differential global positioning system, followed by mapping and analysis in geographical information system. Topics include datums, map projections and transformations, vector and raster data, geo-spatial analysis, geo-statistics, and interpolation techniques. This course will also cover the fundamentals of remote sensing, data collection with sensors, and spatial and temporal aspects of the bio-resources attributes. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.

Qualifications:

Qualified individuals must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. A Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, would be considered a strong asset. Candidates should be registered as a Professional Engineer on Prince Edward Island. Professional engineering experience is expected and will be an important consideration in the selection process.

Note:  Members of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering’s Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Applications must include a resume specifying academic qualifications, relevant teaching and professional experience and the contact information for three references. Submit application to:

Dr. Wayne Peters, Interim Dean
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: 902-566-0505
fsdewedesign@upei.ca

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 August 5, 2022.