The Department of English invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor to teach one (1) section of English 3920 (Creative Writing II) in the Winter Semester of the 2026-27 academic year.  

This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

ENGLISH 3920 – CREATIVE WRITING II  

This advanced workshop in creative writing provides students with the opportunity to develop further their proficiency in writing fiction, poetry, drama, or creative non-fiction.  Students produce new material and revise work-in-progress, and present these manuscripts to the workshop.  Class time is devoted to discussion of students’ manuscripts and published texts and to strategies and structures involved in writing them.    

PREREQUISITE: English 2120 and/or permission of instructor.                                                                              

Three hours per week.

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                                            

Applicants for this position should have a PhD in English and a significant publishing record of poetry, fiction, and/or writing for children and young adults.  Applicants should possess significant experience teaching creative writing at the post-secondary level.  Applicants should possess the ability to evaluate and edit student writing.  The ability to mentor emerging writers will be an asset.

Application Instructions:                                                                                                                                                                   

Applicants should email a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a list of three (3) references, and teaching evaluations or a teaching dossier, covering at least the two most recent years of teaching, to:  
                                                             
Dr. John McIntyre, 
Department of English
University of Prince Edward Island
jmcintyre@upei.ca.

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.

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 July 14th, 2026.