The University of Prince Edward Island, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, has openings for sessional instructors for the Winter 2027 semester for the following course:

ENGN-3720 Project-Based Pro Practice II

This is the second in a series of upper-year design courses which simulates the practice of a professional engineer and continues the work in ENGN 3710. Professional and technical skills are developed through problem-, activity-, and project-based learning. Working closely with their industry partners, teams complete detailed designs of their concepts and build full-scale operational prototypes (where possible). Testing and validation of solutions are carried out in controlled laboratory and/or industrial environments (where possible), and teams present the final design solutions to their partners.

The successful candidate will teach 3 lecture hours and 3 hours of design studio per week during the following times:

Lecture: M/T 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Lab (Design Studio): Th/F 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. A Master's degree in a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience, will be considered a strong asset.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers PEI is preferred. Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation and be eligible for registration with Engineers PEI.

Note: members of the sessional roster and full-time and term contract faculty members of the FSDE will be given priority.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter and resume specifying academic qualifications, relevant teaching and professional experience, and the contact info for three references.

Submit application to:

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
fsdewedesign@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 August 4th, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.