Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 25 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
93S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 25 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
112 hours per term
Salary:

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

Term:

September 9, 2024 to December 13, 2024

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Graduate Laboratory Instructors in various undergraduate engineering courses, for the Fall 2024 semester. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Graduate Laboratory Instructors will support individual instructors in various duties: 

  • Assist the instructor with teaching support, lab support, and marking support
  • Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories 
  • Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs  
  • Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same  
  • Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics  
  • Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop 
  • Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned  
  • Maintain records of grades for students  
  • Assist instructor with student evaluation as required  
  • Hold office hours to answer student questions 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • UPEI Graduate Student in good standing
  • Students must be available to participate during labs 
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or have relevant alternative experience
  • Previous experience in supporting FSDE courses is preferred
  • Other teaching support experience and excellent communication skills will be considered assets

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 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.