The Department of Modern Languages invites applications for one part-time Sessional Instructor to teach French 101 in the Fall Semester (September 2013 – December 2013). This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in French Studies from a recognized university, have native or near-native fluency in French, and have related teaching experience. Members of the Sessional Roster of the academic unit will be given priority.
Closing Date: Apr 17 2013 Application... The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications to teach the following course in the Fall 2013 semester. This course is subject to budgetary approval. The competition is open only to members of the Sessional Roster of the academic unit.
SOCIOLOGY 242: SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A sociological approach to the nature and definition of social problems, their theoretical explanations, and their interventions. Topics are selected from: alcoholism and drug addiction, the criminal justice system, poverty, racism, sexism, familial instability, aging, mental disorders, alienation...
IST 614 Islandness: Culture, Change & Identity
In this course students investigate the effects of insularity on small-island populations. The relationship between the population’s identity (culture, ethnicity, self-confidence) and its economic and political choices is examined. Students examine history, folklore, art, literature, anthropology, economics, and political theories in the context of “islandness.”
The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline or area of study, preferably in island studies, or in a related discipline in the humanities...
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications to teach the following course in the Fall 2013 semester. This course is subject to budgetary approval. The competition is open only to members of the Sessional Roster of the academic unit.
SOC 101W: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY I
This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, the social structure, and basic research methods.
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Required qualifications are a MA or a PhD in Sociology and teaching...
IST 612 The International Relations of Small Island States
Small island states share a wide range of issues that are either exclusive to small islands or of particular salience for these island states. This course explores in depth the international agenda for small island states, the channels and resources involved in their international relations, and the attention and commitment of metropolitan states and international organizations.
The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline or area of study, preferably in island studies, political science, geography, economics,...
IST 611 STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL ISLANDS
Using case studies, this course introduces the comparative study of economic development strategies applicable to small-island economics.
The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline or area of study, preferably in island studies, economics, geography, political science or a related discipline. The position is subject to budgetary approval.
Closing Date: Apr 17 2013 Application Instructions:...The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has launched a prestigious new suite of awards to recognize outstanding achievement in postsecondary research, scholarship and knowledge mobilization by graduate students, researchers working individually or in teams, and formal partnerships.
The deadline for postsecondary institutions to submit their nominations is June 10, 2013. Winners will be announced in October 2013, at the World Social Science Forum taking place in Montreal.
Learn more:
Press release, video from the president and presentation - SSHRC Launches New Suite of Awards, with a Focus on Impact
Other links:
...Dr. Sophie St-Hilaire, with the Atlantic Veterinary College, is seeking to hire a summer student to help with research projects in aquatic animal medicine and veterinary epidemiology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The student will assist with several field projects. Some outdoor field work on the water will be required. The student will also help with data organizing and data cleaning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Students in veterinary medicine preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong oral communication skills
• Strong digital literacy skills...
Residence Services is seeking Sign-In Staff for the 2013-2014 academic year (September - April).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sign-In Staff are customer service representatives working evenings at the front desks in Bernardine Hall and Andrew Hall. They serve as a primary source of information and service for residents, authorized guests and staff within the buildings. Sign-In Staff play an important role in establishing a positive environment for all who live, work, and visit the residence community. Sign-In Staff work in collaboration with Residence Life Advisors (RLAs), Security Services and the office of Residence Services. Sign-In Staff control the...
We are now accepting late applications for our BEd program, especially for the middle (5-9) and senior (9-12) levels.For more information please click here.
CREATE Program Summary:
The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, address significant scientific challenges associated to Canada's research priorities, include the acquisition of professional skills, and facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce. The program also supports industrial stream applications and offers opportunity to collaborate with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in Germany.
Funding of up to $150,000 in the first year, and up to $300,000 annually in subsequent years, will be provided by NSERC for a maximum period of six years. Collaborators may contribute additional funds.
UPEI Submission Process and Deadlines:
UPEI has received a quota of two (2) applications for the next NSERC CREATE Program deadline. NSERC’s deadline for receipt of a Letter of Intent (LOI) is May 1, 2013....
The Atlantic Book Awards Society released this week the shortlists for the 2013 Atlantic Book Awards. Among them, Riptides: New Island Fiction, edited by Richard Lemm, has been listed in the category for Best Atlantic-Published Book.
Dr. Lemm is a professor of English at the University of Prince Edward Island. Working with Acorn Press, Lemm issued an open call in 2011 for fiction from writers with a strong Island connection. The result was Riptides: New Island Fiction, a collection of 23 short stories, published by Acorn Press.
“This honour recognizes the emergence of talented fiction writers on PEI and that there is fictional life on the Island after L.M. Montgomery,” said Dr. Lemm. “As well, the inclusion of UPEI faculty and graduates in the anthology is further evidence of this university as a place where excellence is nurtured and achieved.”
Among the authors in the collection are several writers from the UPEI community: Orysia Dawydiak (biomedical sciences), Malcolm Murray (philosophy), Alan Harrington (English), and a number of UPEI graduates including Melissa Carroll, Lisa-Marie Brunnen, Hannah Visser, and...
The Atlantic Book Awards Society released this week the shortlists for the 2013 Atlantic Book Awards. Among them, Riptides: New Island Fiction, edited by Richard Lemm, has been listed in the category for Best Atlantic-Published Book.
Dr. Lemm is a professor of English at the University of Prince Edward Island. Working with Acorn Press, Lemm issued an open call in 2011 for fiction from writers with a strong Island connection. The result was Riptides: New Island Fiction, a collection of 23 short stories, published by Acorn Press.
The Tourism Research Centre (TRC), housed in the School of Business Administration on the UPEI campus, is an independent body providing timely, accurate and professional research on the tourism industry. From May to August 2013 with the potential for part-time work in September, the TRC requires two vibrant individuals who will, under the supervision of the Research Manager, serve as Research Assistants.
The Research Assistant will be primarily involved in field work distributing and collecting surveys on the seasonal tourism industry in PEI. This will include: distributing surveys to tourists, entering data from the completed surveys into spreadsheets or web-based forms, monitoring the survey...
CREATE Program Summary:
The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, address significant scientific challenges associated to Canada's research priorities, include the acquisition of professional skills, and facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce. The program also supports industrial stream applications and offers opportunity to collaborate with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in Germany.
Funding of up to $150,000 in the first year, and up to $300,000 annually in subsequent years, will be provided by NSERC for a maximum period of six years. Collaborators may contribute additional funds.
UPEI Submission Process and Deadlines:
UPEI has received a quota of two (2) applications for the next NSERC CREATE Program deadline. NSERC’s deadline for receipt of a Letter of Intent (LOI) is May 1, 2013....
