Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 25 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
About the role
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Graduate Laboratory Instructors in various undergraduate engineering courses, for the Winter 2026 semester.
Graduate Laboratory Instructors may be needed in the following courses, depending on need and enrollment. Please include your course preferences in your application.
ENGN 1220
Engineering Analysis
ENGN 1250
Materials Science
ENGN 1310
Computer Programming
ENGN 1340
Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics
ENGN 2130
Statistics for Engineering Applications
ENGN 2220
Engineering Projects II
ENGN 2360
Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing
ENGN 2620
Thermo Fluids II: Fluid Mechanics
ENGN 2830
Digital Logic Design
ENGN 3270
Machines and Automatic Control
ENGN 3430
Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
ENGN 3720
Project-Based Professional Practice II
ENGN 3820
System Dynamics with Simulation
ENGN 4720
Project-Based Professional Practice IV
Engineering Focus Area Electives
ENGN 3370: Mechatronic System Integration
ENGN 3460: Solar Energy & Elec. Storage
ENGN 4330: Innovations in Biomedical Engn
ENGN 4310: Adv Fabrication Technique
ENGN 4063: Contemp Topics Sustain Energy
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graduate Laboratory Instructors will support individual instructors in various duties:
- Assist the instructor with teaching support and lab support
- Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories
- Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs
- Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same
- Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics
- Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop
- Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned
- Maintain records of grades for students
- Hold office hours to answer student questions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI Graduate Student in good standing, with preference given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program
- Students must be available to participate during labs
- Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or have relevant alternative experience
- Previous experience in supporting FSDE courses is preferred
- Other teaching support experience and excellent communication skills will be considered assets
- Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment
The FSDE administrative office will contact qualified applicants to get more information about their availability and course preferences.
Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment.
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 Instructors (Up to 25 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
About the role
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Graduate Laboratory Instructors in various undergraduate engineering courses, for the Winter 2026 semester.
Graduate Laboratory Instructors may be needed in the following courses, depending on need and enrollment. Please include your course preferences in your application.
ENGN 1220
Engineering Analysis
ENGN 1250
Materials Science
ENGN 1310
Computer Programming
ENGN 1340
Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics
ENGN 2130
Statistics for Engineering Applications
ENGN 2220
Engineering Projects II
ENGN 2360
Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing
ENGN 2620
Thermo Fluids II: Fluid Mechanics
ENGN 2830
Digital Logic Design
ENGN 3270
Machines and Automatic Control
ENGN 3430
Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
ENGN 3720
Project-Based Professional Practice II
ENGN 3820
System Dynamics with Simulation
ENGN 4720
Project-Based Professional Practice IV
Engineering Focus Area Electives
ENGN 3370: Mechatronic System Integration
ENGN 3460: Solar Energy & Elec. Storage
ENGN 4330: Innovations in Biomedical Engn
ENGN 4310: Adv Fabrication Technique
ENGN 4063: Contemp Topics Sustain Energy
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graduate Laboratory Instructors will support individual instructors in various duties:
- Assist the instructor with teaching support and lab support
- Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories
- Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs
- Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same
- Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics
- Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop
- Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned
- Maintain records of grades for students
- Hold office hours to answer student questions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI Graduate Student in good standing, with preference given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program
- Students must be available to participate during labs
- Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or have relevant alternative experience
- Previous experience in supporting FSDE courses is preferred
- Other teaching support experience and excellent communication skills will be considered assets
- Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment
The FSDE administrative office will contact qualified applicants to get more information about their availability and course preferences.
Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment.
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.