Graduate Laboratory Instructors (Up to 20 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science at University of Prince Edward Island

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 2026-2027 Academic Year. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to students enrolled in a UPEI Graduate program.

Fall Courses

Current Issues in Environmental Biology (Bio 1010), Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences (Bio 1060) Human Anatomy (Bio 1210)/Human Anatomy & Histology (Bio 2260), Genes, Cells and Macromolecules (Bio 1310), Zoology (Bio 2040), Ecology (Bio 2220), Intro Physiology of Cells and Organisms (Bio 3260), Research Methods and Communications in Biology (Bio 3310), Watershed Ecology (Bio 4620)

Winter Courses

Human Physiology (Bio 1220), Organisms & Their Environment (Bio 1320), Botany (Bio 2020), Microbiology (Bio 2060), Cell and Molecular Biology (Bio 2210), Genetics I (Bio 2230)/Human Genetics (Bio 2240), Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Bio 3240), Molecular Biology Research Techniques (Bio 3520), Comparative Environmental Vertebrate Physiology (Bio 4020), Conservation Genetics (Bio 4130), Plant-Animal Interactions (Bio 4660), Environmental Toxicology (Bio 4850)

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 current Graduate student at UPEI
• 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:

• Applicants must complete and submit a PSAC employment application form, cover letter quoting competition number, resume and reference list
• 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.