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The Department of Biology at the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® has an opening for a Sessional Instructor during the forthcoming Winter 2025 semester, subject to final budgetary approval.  Individuals qualified to teach the following course are encouraged to apply by October 18, 2024.

WINTER 2025

BIO 3240 – COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY

This course builds upon some of the material presented in Biology 2040, providing students with a much more detailed look at the structure and function of various organs and organ systems of the vertebrate body. Dissections and display material are used during laboratories to allow students to compare and contrast these systems in representative vertebrates.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory a week

Please Note: The instructor will be responsible for teaching both the lecture and lab components:

Lectures: MWF at 10:30

Labs: Friday at 1:30-4:30

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D., or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in a field of science/biology related to the respective course content.  Documented experience teaching these courses would be a definite asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

SALARY: As per Sessional Instructor Stipends outlined in the Collective Agreement of the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

A cover letter, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Chair

Department of Biology

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Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3

lacroix@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. ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® is committed to the principle of equity in employment

¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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. ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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 October 18, 2024.