Graduate Laboratory Instructor - Department of Applied Human Science - Faculty of Science *Amended Closing Date*

Competition Number:
113S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Science - Faculty of Science
Position:
Graduate Laboratory Instructor
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Casual, as needed
Salary:

$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

Term:

September 9 to December 31, 2024

Applications are invited from individuals who are interested in assisting in KINE 4810 (Analysis of Human Movement) laboratories. Please note the scheduled lab times: Fall Semester: KINE 4810L – T 6:00-8:50, W 2:30-5:20, TH 2:30-5:20

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Include laboratory setup, demonstrations, supporting students while in the laboratory, and other duties as required. 
  • Successful applicants will be required to participate at a minimum, in a weekly lab (up to 4-hours) for the duration of the Fall Semester.
  • Instructors will be expected to begin their lab shift at least 15-minutes prior to the start of each lab and remain 15-minutes after completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants have completed KINE 4810 (Analysis of Human Movement) or equivalent course, with high academic standing (minimum 75%) and have excelled in the laboratory component. The student must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a laboratory setting will be considered an asset.

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.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number and indicating which lab time(s) you would be available to work, 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.

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.

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.