The Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor for the Winter 2026 semester. Full-time and term contract Faculty Members are encouraged to apply and may be considered if there are no members of the Sessional Roster who have Right of Recall or applied for the position and have met the qualifications. 

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

BUS 2880-03 Evidence-Based Management

Evidence-based management considers ethics and stakeholder concerns, practitioner judgment and expertise, local data and experimentation, and principles derived through formal research to inform decision-making. This course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative perspectives and methods for conducting and evaluating business research. Students develop information literacy as they learn to question assumptions and think critically about the nature of evidence and claims made about organizational phenomena. Problems in and prospects for improved managerial decision-making are included.

Qualifications for teaching undergraduate courses:

Successful applicants will have a minimum of a Master's level degree, along with demonstrated expertise in the course subject or equivalent, with a combination of qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to applicants with a relevant PhD.

For BUS 2880, preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience with evidence-based management.

Application Instructions:

Priority will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae with references listed, to: 
deanbusiness@upei.ca 
Attention: Tarek Mady,
Dean, Faculty of Business 
University of Prince Edward Island 
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 
Tel: (902) 566-0564

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 15, 2025.