Graduate Laboratory Instructor - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science (1 position)
$27.81 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000
ASAP - August 14, 2026
The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from individuals who are interested in instructing laboratories in the following Biology course: BIO 1220 Human Physiology during the Summer 2026 2nd Session.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graduate Lab instructors’ responsibilities will be:
• Instructing and leading labs and/or tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
• Proctoring in-lab quizzes and tests
• Aiding with lab setup and teardown as required
• Other duties as assigned by the course instructor or laboratory coordinator
The successful applicant will be required to participate on a daily basis for their scheduled laboratory duties for the duration of the 2nd Summer Session.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must:
• Be a UPEI graduate student in good standing
• Have completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a similar program that required a course with a laboratory component that is equivalent to the lab they want to instruct.
• Have good communication skills
• Be WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) trained or be willing to take the training
To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a PSAC Student Employment Application Form (see link below) and state the days and times they are available to instruct. Please include your current phone number and e-mail address.
Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information:
• Applicants must complete and submit a PSAC employment application form, cover letter quoting the competition number, resume, and reference list
• The course they are interested in.
• The days and hours they are available to work (both afternoons and evenings).
• Current phone number and e-mail address.
This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.
Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
Closing Date: July 10, 2026
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. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
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