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MTS Level 6 - Biology Lab Instructor - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
94E20
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Biology Lab Instructor
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
33.75 hours per week
Salary:

$50,034 - $55,037 per annum, prorated to term as per CUPE 1870

Term:

January 4, 2021 until April 30, 2021 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The Department of Biology of the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a laboratory instructor to be responsible for in-person or online labs in Vertebrate Zoology (Bio 3040) and Human Physiology and Pathophysiology (Bio 4010) during the Winter Semester. They might also be involved, depending on time constraints, in assisting with first year Human Physiology (Bio 1220) online labs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Helping with the set-up of Vertebrate Zoology (Bio 3040) laboratories and assisting students with technical parts of labs, including dissections; assisting the course instructor with evaluating assignments
  • Helping to instruct Human Physiology and Pathophysiology (Bio 4010) laboratories, mainly case studies, providing feedback on assignments, and assisting the course instructor with evaluating assignments. These labs may be online or in-person
  • Assisting with other on-line labs as needed, especially first year Human Physiology
  • Other duties as assigned by the course instructors or Biology Department Chair, such as equipment maintenance and other technical support

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.Sc. in Biology, with a strong background in anatomy and physiology
  • M.Sc. would be a definite asset
  • Good scientific communication skills
  • Good data/statistical analysis skills
  • Experience instructing Biology labs
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. 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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.