Graduate Laboratory Instructor (Up to 8 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Top Benefits
About the role
The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from individuals who are interested in instructing laboratories in the following Biology courses in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to students enrolled in a UPEI Graduate program.
Fall Courses:
Zoology (Bio 2040), Research Methods and Communications in Biology (Bio 3310), Intro Physiology of Cells and Organisms (Bio 3260)
Winter Courses:
Cell and Molecular Biology (Bio 2210), Marine Community Ecology (Bio 4650),
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructing and leading labs and/or tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
- Proctoring in-lab quizzes and tests
- Aiding with lab set up and tear down as required
- Other duties as assigned by the course instructor or laboratory coordinator
The successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for their scheduled laboratory duties for the duration of the Fall and/or winter semesters
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a UPEI graduate student in good standing
- Have completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a similar program that required a course with a laboratory component that is equivalent to the lab they want to instruct
- Have good communication skills
- Be WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) trained or be willing to take the training
Applicants wanting to be considered for second term only must apply now and indicate this on their application.
Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information**:**
- The course(s) they are interested in
- The days and hours they are available to work (both afternoons and evenings)
- Current phone number and e-mail address
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Graduate Laboratory Instructor (Up to 8 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Top Benefits
About the role
The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from individuals who are interested in instructing laboratories in the following Biology courses in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to students enrolled in a UPEI Graduate program.
Fall Courses:
Zoology (Bio 2040), Research Methods and Communications in Biology (Bio 3310), Intro Physiology of Cells and Organisms (Bio 3260)
Winter Courses:
Cell and Molecular Biology (Bio 2210), Marine Community Ecology (Bio 4650),
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructing and leading labs and/or tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
- Proctoring in-lab quizzes and tests
- Aiding with lab set up and tear down as required
- Other duties as assigned by the course instructor or laboratory coordinator
The successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for their scheduled laboratory duties for the duration of the Fall and/or winter semesters
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a UPEI graduate student in good standing
- Have completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a similar program that required a course with a laboratory component that is equivalent to the lab they want to instruct
- Have good communication skills
- Be WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) trained or be willing to take the training
Applicants wanting to be considered for second term only must apply now and indicate this on their application.
Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information**:**
- The course(s) they are interested in
- The days and hours they are available to work (both afternoons and evenings)
- Current phone number and e-mail address
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.