The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in summer 2022.

ED-4230-3 – Maths au Primaire/Élementaire (1 French Section)

This course examines the pedagogy of Primary/Elementary mathematics. Instruction focuses on how children learn mathematics, what it means to engage children in doing mathematics, teaching mathematics through problem solving, and curriculum sequencing. Underlying these foundational ideas for teaching, students will have the opportunity to re-learn key areas of mathematics in a twenty-first century approach to teaching and learning.

This is a three-semester hour course offered in French on campus to students in the Primary/Elementary cohort of the Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., June 20 to July 22.

ED-4760-3 - French Methods 1 (1 French Section)

In this course, students explore the curriculum and teaching of core French in the intermediate and secondary schools. Students develop a variety of teaching methodologies in the area of core French.

This is a three-semester hour course offered in French on campus to students in the Intermediate/Senior cohort of the Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program from June 20 to July 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

ED-4800-3 - Enseignement en Français Langue Seconde (1 French Section)

In this course, students will examine the similarities and differences when teaching Core French, Immersion and French First language in a minority setting. This course will outline the guidelines and practices/strategies used in each of these three settings in the public school system.

This is a three semester-hour course offered on campus in French.  This course is offered to students in the Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program from July 25 to August 25, Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have a Masters of Education degree. Successful candidates will normally have school-based experience in a Canadian public K-12 system. For applicants without school-based experience, teaching in other contexts relevant and appropriate to the position will be considered.

Bilingual positions in the Faculty of Education require a proficient knowledge of both official languages. Fluency, in English and in French, in each of the three language skills: reading, writing and oral interaction are essential. Instructors will not be required to deliver instruction in French; however, instructors will be asked to communicate with students in either language during one-on-one or small group discussions. Instructors must also be able to assess all written assignments in either official language. 

French positions in the Faculty of Education are delivered completely in French.  Instructors must be proficient in reading, writing, and oral interaction in French.  All class work will be assessed in French.

In addition, candidates applying to teach graduate courses will normally have established expertise, and successful leadership and/or teaching experience in a context related to the foci of the cohort.

In all instances, qualified applicants on the UPEI Sessional Roster of the Faculty of Education will be given priority.

The offering of these courses is conditional pending final enrolment numbers. All Sessional courses are subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate English programs, please contact Erin Reid by email to erreid@upei.ca  

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate French program, please contact Elizabeth Blake by email to eblake@upei.ca

Application Instructions: 

In PDF format, applicants should submit an electronic version of a cover letter outlining the specific course they wish to teach and how their background is relevant to the course material, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three referees to:

Dr. Tess Miller, Dean (Interim)
c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran (kohalloran@upei.ca)
Faculty of Education
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications is May 24, 2022.