The School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island has opening for sessional instructor to teach a course in the Bachelor of Science program in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation in the Winter Semester 2023. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course. It will be delivered at the St Peter’s Bay Campus.

ACC 3140 – Carbon Pricing Mechanisms

This interdisciplinary course will provide an understanding of business in the era of climate change by examining the implementation of carbon pricing systems and the need for adaptation measures to address the changing physical and regulatory environments. Specialized activities will focus on the critical role of understanding climate change in business risk assessment using a business sector of each student's choice.

Qualifications:

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

Note:  Members of the School of Climate Change and Adaptation’s 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 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. Aitazaz Farooque, 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

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 November 8, 2022.