The School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach courses in the Bachelor of Science program in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation in Winter 2022. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Please note: one of these courses (ACC 3120) is expected to be delivered in person at the St Peter’s Bay Campus; others (ACC 2020 and ACC 2030) are expected to be delivered on-line; while one (ACC 1020) is expected to be delivered in person at the UPEI Main Campus.

ACC 1020 - INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Course Description: This course provides hands-on experience in utilizing technologies to develop solutions to address climate change. Developing skills in drone technology, video game programming, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, surveillance, and renewable energies, this course examines how technologies can assist in the understanding of the vulnerability, impacts and adaptation to climate change.

ACC 2020 - CANADIAN CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY AND POLITICS

Course Description: This course surveys how climate change is understood and responded to by governments, political parties, political movements, and the media. Specific topics also covered in this course include the impact of international treaties and regulatory agencies dealing with climate change issues, such as greenhouse gas emissions, ocean warming, drought and flood management, coastal erosion, and climate change refugees.

ACC 2030 - INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Course Description: This course brings knowledge of Canadian Indigenous communities’ relationship to the environment as valuable lessons for understanding climate vulnerability, impacts and adaptation. Students will be led by a local First Nations teacher whose valuable insights to implementing efficient uses of our land and spiritual relationships with nature can assist in addressing global sustainability.

ACC 3120 - CANADIAN CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Course Description: This course introduces approaches to environmental management in Canada focused on climate change aspects. Specifically, the course will examine various environmental laws, regulations, policies, and legislation; the application of legislation to proposed projects; the principles and fundamentals of completing environmental audits; and the mainstreaming of adaptation into government programming.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a master's level degree or equivalent with a combination of qualifications and experience. 

Members of the School of Climate Change and Adaptation Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Please send your application, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with references listed to: climatechangeadmin@upei.ca. Please clearly state which course(s) you are applying for in the cover letter. Note that all files in your application should be merged into a single PDF file and named with this format: Lastname_Firstname_CourseCode.pdf. If you are applying for multiple positions, please send your applications separately.

Attention:

Dr. Adam Fenech, Interim Associate Dean
School of Climate Change and Adaptation
Faculty of Science
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Telephone: (902)566-0405

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.

Closing date for applications is October 5, 2021.