Sessional Instructor - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering - Fall

Sessional Instructor
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Fall 2026

Competition Number:

86SI26

Position Type:

Sessional Opening

Closing Date:

Aug 4, 2026

Date of Posting:

Jul 21, 2026

Department:

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Position:

Sessional Instructor

Contract:

Fall 2026

Term:

September 8, 2026 - December 23, 2026

The University of Prince Edward Island,
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
, has openings for sessional instructors for the Fall 2026 semester for the following course:

ENGN-3710 Project-Based Pro Practice I

Building on previous design courses, this is the first of a series of upper-year design courses which simulate the practice of a professional engineer. Professional and technical skills are developed through problem-, activity-, and project-based learning. Teams work with industry partners to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to meet their engineering challenges. Following a design-build-test approach and best practices in project management and sustainability, teams develop detailed project proposals, conceptual designs, and proofs of concept within the ethical and safety considerations that are fundamental to the profession.

Concepts are further developed into operational prototypes in ENGN 3720.

The successful candidate will teach 3 lecture hours and 3 hours of design studio per week during the following times:

Lecture: T/Th 8:30 a.m.

- 11:15 a.m.
Lab (Design Studio): M/F 8:30 a.m.

- 11:20 a.m.

This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. A Master's degree in a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience, will be considered a strong asset.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers PEI is preferred. Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation and be eligible for registration with Engineers PEI.

Note:

members of the sessional roster and full-time and term contract faculty members of the FSDE will be given priority.

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 August 4th, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.