Sessional Instructors- Faculty of Education- Winter 2027

*This is a repost of competition 37SI26R*

The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for sessional instructors to teach the following courses in winter 2027 . The offering of each course listed is conditional pending final enrolment numbers. All positions are subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

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

ED-4972 Practicum II (2 French sections)

Students will complete a 10-week teaching placement with the guidance of a Faculty practicum advisor and a host mentor. Students will further develop planning and teaching effective lessons, themes and unit plans, personal classroom management skills, and assessment.

This course primarily involves in-school supervision of up to ten pre-service teachers as well as 3-4 meetings with groups of students during the semester.

This course is offered in French from February 8 to April 30, 2027.

Note: The public school system requires that all instructors possess a clean and valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a Master of Education or equivalent degree. Successful candidates will normally have school-based experience in a Canadian public K-12 system. For applicants without school-based experience, teaching in other contexts relevant and appropriate to the position will be considered. Applicants should have experience in teaching, research, or practice related to the course content.

Instructors teaching online courses are expected to have sufficient internet bandwidth and technology available to deliver the course online.

Qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Faculty of Education’s Sessional Roster and the Faculty’s full-time and term contract faculty members will be given priority.

For additional information regarding positions in the undergraduate French program, please contact Elizabeth Blake by email at ***email_hidden***

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit an electronic version of a cover letter outlining the specific course they wish to teach and how their background is relevant to the course material, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three references.

Dr. Miles Turnbull, Dean

c/o Karen-Anne O’Halloran (View email address on ca.workus.org)

Faculty of Education

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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 August 30th, 2026.