Sessional Instructor - University 100 Program - Faculty of Arts - Winter 2025

Competition Number:
101SI24
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
University 100 Program - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2025

UPEI 1030-02 Tu/Th 2:30-3:45 PM

The University 100 Program, Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor to teach UPEI 1030: UNIVERSITY STUDIES in the Winter 2025 term. The classes are scheduled for daytime hours, in-person, on campus teaching. These courses are subject to final budgetary approval.

UPEI 1030 University Studies 

This is a course for students who seek a well-supported, strongly integrated adjustment to life and learning within the university environment. This course is designed to create a cohesive learning community for students, connecting them to each other and to their instructors in the classroom and beyond. The curriculum focuses on helping students to develop the attitudes, study strategies, and broad communication and research skills they will need to thrive throughout their post-secondary experience. Three hours a week.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have a Graduate degree or a Doctoral degree. Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names of two referees to:

Inge Dorsey, Coordinator

University 100 Program

Faculty of Arts

University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, PEI

idorsey@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 November 13, 2024. 

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.