Sessional Instructor - Department of Pathology & Microbiology - Atlantic Veterinary College - Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has an opening for a part-time sessional instructor of veterinary parasitology during the upcoming Winter 2026 semester.
VPM 1220 Parasitology (3 credits)
This is a required course in the first year of the DVM program. The course presents principles of the life cycles, pathogenesis of infections, immunological responses, and epidemiology of animal parasites, including arthropods, protozoa, and helminths. Clinical applications relevant to veterinary medicine are discussed.
The part-time sessional instructor will be responsible for covering the helminths section of the course (16 lectures) and 6 labs, corresponding to 1.5 credits.
The part-time sessional instructor will be teaching two to three hours of lecture per week or two hours of lectures and two hours of laboratory per week (alternating each week), in person.
Lectures: Monday 9:30 – 10:20 and 1:30 – 2:20 (every other week), Thursday 8:30 – 9:20
Labs: Monday 1:30 – 3:30 (every other week)
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold an MSc or PhD in a field related to veterinary or comparative parasitology. Documented experience teaching similar courses and a DVM degree are assets. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty members of the Academic unit.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter indicating what course you are applying to teach, a Curriculum Vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:
Dr. Chelsea Martin, Department Chair
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4P3
Email: ckmartin@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. 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 December 3rd, 2025; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
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.
Sessional Instructor - Department of Pathology & Microbiology - Atlantic Veterinary College - Winter 2026
About the role
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has an opening for a part-time sessional instructor of veterinary parasitology during the upcoming Winter 2026 semester.
VPM 1220 Parasitology (3 credits)
This is a required course in the first year of the DVM program. The course presents principles of the life cycles, pathogenesis of infections, immunological responses, and epidemiology of animal parasites, including arthropods, protozoa, and helminths. Clinical applications relevant to veterinary medicine are discussed.
The part-time sessional instructor will be responsible for covering the helminths section of the course (16 lectures) and 6 labs, corresponding to 1.5 credits.
The part-time sessional instructor will be teaching two to three hours of lecture per week or two hours of lectures and two hours of laboratory per week (alternating each week), in person.
Lectures: Monday 9:30 – 10:20 and 1:30 – 2:20 (every other week), Thursday 8:30 – 9:20
Labs: Monday 1:30 – 3:30 (every other week)
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold an MSc or PhD in a field related to veterinary or comparative parasitology. Documented experience teaching similar courses and a DVM degree are assets. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty members of the Academic unit.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter indicating what course you are applying to teach, a Curriculum Vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to:
Dr. Chelsea Martin, Department Chair
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4P3
Email: ckmartin@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. 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 December 3rd, 2025; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
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.