Sessional Instructor - University 100 Program - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2024)

The University 100 Program, Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor to teach UPEI 1030: University Studies in the Winter 2024 semester. The classes are scheduled for daytime hours, in-person, on campus teaching on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

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
Email: idorsey@upei.ca

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 December 5, 2023.