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The Department of Biology at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has an opening for Sessional Lecturers during the first Summer Semesters 2025 (May 12 – June 27), and the second Summer Session (June 30 – August 18) subject to final budgetary approval. 

Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply. 

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

2^nd Summer Session (June 30 – August 18, 2025)

BIO 1060 INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of microbiology. The structure and function of the major groups—viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa—which affect human health, are studied. Topics include the process of disease transmission, immunology, physical and chemical methods of disease prevention and control, as well as major infectious diseases of the body systems.

Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week

Classes:  M/W 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.

Labs:  M/W 3:30 – 5:50 p.m. 

Note:  The instructor will be responsible for teaching both lecture and lab.

BIO 1220 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

This course deals with the functioning of the human body. The physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems is surveyed.

Three hours lecture, 2.5 hours laboratory a week

Classes: T/TH 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.

Labs: T/TH 3:30 – 5:50 p.m. 

Note:  Although there is a lab associated with this course, the sessional lecturer will be responsible for teaching the lecture component only.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. or other degree that qualifies them to teach this course. Documented experience teaching is preferred. 

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Faculty Association, Bargaining Unit #1, subject to final budgetary approval.

APPLICATION:

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, PEI  C1A 4P3

biologychair@upei.ca

For more information, please email or call Dr. Christian Lacroix (lacroix@upei.ca);

or 902-620-5231 

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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. 

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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: February 28, 2025; however, applications will be considered until the positions are all filled.