Sessional Instructor - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College - Fall 2026
About the role
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking asessional instructorto assist in the delivery of the following course to first-year veterinary students during theFall 2026 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Professional Foundations I (VBS 1050)
This course introduces essential concepts that form the foundation of a veterinarian's professional life, including the development of a professional identity, the roles veterinarians play in society, and the development of essential skills. These skills include reflective practice, self-awareness, communication, cultural competence, resilience, and well-being. Current trends in the veterinary profession are also addressed.
This position involves assisting in lectures and tutorials for first-year DVM students. Other responsibilities include assisting in designing and giving feedback on assessments.
Qualifications:
Applicant requirements include a DVM degree or an advanced degree in a related field with experience in teaching professional skills. Experience with the creation of web-based instructional materials would also be an asset.
Priority will be given to members of the UPEI Sessional Roster for the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
Term: Fall 2026 (August 24 to December 18, 2026)
Application Instructions:
Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed, to:
Dr. Sue Dawson, Chair
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Atlantic Veterinary College
E-mail: sdawson@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 April 1st, 2026.
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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.
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Sessional Instructor - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College - Fall 2026
About the role
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking asessional instructorto assist in the delivery of the following course to first-year veterinary students during theFall 2026 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Professional Foundations I (VBS 1050)
This course introduces essential concepts that form the foundation of a veterinarian's professional life, including the development of a professional identity, the roles veterinarians play in society, and the development of essential skills. These skills include reflective practice, self-awareness, communication, cultural competence, resilience, and well-being. Current trends in the veterinary profession are also addressed.
This position involves assisting in lectures and tutorials for first-year DVM students. Other responsibilities include assisting in designing and giving feedback on assessments.
Qualifications:
Applicant requirements include a DVM degree or an advanced degree in a related field with experience in teaching professional skills. Experience with the creation of web-based instructional materials would also be an asset.
Priority will be given to members of the UPEI Sessional Roster for the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
Term: Fall 2026 (August 24 to December 18, 2026)
Application Instructions:
Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed, to:
Dr. Sue Dawson, Chair
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Atlantic Veterinary College
E-mail: sdawson@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 April 1st, 2026.
Not the right fit? Search for Sessional Instructor jobs in Charlottetown, PE
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.