Sessional Instructor- Department of Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture- Faculty of Arts - Winter 2026

Competition Number:
49SI25
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2026
Term:

January 6, 2026 - May 4, 2026

The Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to teach the following courses in the 2025-26 academic year.

 

ACLC-3910: Special Topics (Winter semester, M/W/F 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM)

This is a uniquely titled course offered by the Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program at the third year level as a “special course” on a one-time basis.


ACLC-3060: Putting Arts to Work II (Winter semester, M/W 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM)

Building on ACLC 1060, students in ACLC 3060 develop a deeper understanding of the Liberal Arts in theoretical, historical, and contemporary concepts. Students also explore the key career areas for Liberal Arts majors, such as journalism, human resources, marketing, NGOs, Arts and Culture, Government, and Education. Drawing upon skills learned in ACLC 1060 and ACLC 1080, this research-based course examines the skills and knowledge necessary to complete a research project. Each research project explores aspects of the Liberal Arts’ intrinsic value, practical applications, social good, and/or personal benefits through a specific theme and primary text(s) of the student’s choosing. While each student designs, researches, and presents an independent research project, students are supported by peer workshopping and feedback.


ACLC 4000: Advanced Workshop in Communications (Winter semester, T/Th 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM)

In ACLC 4000: Advanced Workshop in Applied Communication, students draw upon previous courses and accumulated knowledge about their chosen fields of future employment to design a subject-specific set of communication products. The purpose of this course is to provide upper-level students with an opportunity to hone the practical application of their communication skills through a workshop process. A requirement of the course will be that students use a variety of forms of communication in the presentation of their ideas and information on their chosen subjects.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a PhD, experience teaching in a Humanities discipline, and evidence of their engagement with the applied Arts.

Preference will be given to the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please email an updated curriculum vitae and a sample course outline to:

Dave Hickey, Coordinator of the ACLC Program
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: dshickey@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 25, 2025.  
 

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.