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Sessional Instructor - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (Winter 2023)

Competition Number:
62SI22
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2023

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a Sessional Lecturer during the forthcoming Winter 2023 semester subject to final budgetary approval.

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

BIO 2250-HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY

(Classes: T/Th 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)

This course is an introduction to the major classes of biomolecules and their main metabolic pathways. Special attention is paid to biochemistry in the context of human metabolism, nutrition and disease.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a field of science/biology related to the respective course content. Documented experience teaching these courses would be a definite asset.

Preference also will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions: 
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, relevant teaching evaluations or teaching dossier covering at least the two most recent years of teaching to:

A cover letter, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Chair
Department of Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3
Email: biologychair@upei.ca

For more information, please email or call: Dr. Christian Lacroix (lacroix@upei.ca); Phone: 902-620-5231

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.  

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.