Sessional Instructor – Department of History – Faculty of Arts (Fall 2025)

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Sessional Instructor – Department of History – Faculty of Arts (Fall 2025)

Company

University of Prince Edward Island

Job description

The Department of History and Classics at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the 2025 Fall Semester. We are seeking an instructor to teach the following course in the Department of History and Classics. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.HIST 1040 – Introduction to the History of Western Art, IIThis course surveys the development of the visual arts from the early Italian Renaissance to the modern period. The major artistic achievements and stylistic changes are studied, with particular emphasis on their relationship to their historical and cultural context.PREREQUISITE: NoneIn-person course: Wednesday evenings between 17:30 and 20:15 during the Fall Semester 2025.Qualifications:Successful applicants will have a graduate degree or a doctoral degree specializing in any aspect of art history. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI sessional roster for History and Classics and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.Application Instructions:Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated C.V., and the names of three referees by email attachment to:Dr. Richard Raiswell, Chair Department of History
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Email: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 17, 2025.

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Location

Prince Edward Island

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:47:15 GMT

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