GES 100-397 - World Regional Geography - Winter 2026 - Online
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Geography and Environmental Studies Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
GES 100 – World Regional Geography
An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes, of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns
Position Requirements
The successful candidate must
- hold, at a minimum, a MA/MSc degree in Geography or Environmental Studies (as appropriate), or a directly related discipline such as, but not limited to: Environmental Science or Earth Sciences, and be able to demonstrate an ability to teach the course in question;
- Those applicants with PhDs, as well as those enrolled in a PhD program, will be given preference over those with the MA/MSc degree;
- have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
- have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])
An applicant with lower academic qualifications may be selected over an applicant with higher academic qualifications, when it is clear that the former has more professional experience in the field and/or has a demonstrably superior mastery of the subject matter of the course.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
The instructor will deliver the course online. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per
week.
Course Modality Online Course Dates and Time Online, with an in-person final exam on April 28 from 09:00-12:00 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1 - April 30, 2026. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
GES.dept@uregina.ca
306-585-4222
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
10/19/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
For existing Sessionals: You may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents. Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
GES 100-397 - World Regional Geography - Winter 2026 - Online
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Geography and Environmental Studies Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
GES 100 – World Regional Geography
An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes, of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns
Position Requirements
The successful candidate must
- hold, at a minimum, a MA/MSc degree in Geography or Environmental Studies (as appropriate), or a directly related discipline such as, but not limited to: Environmental Science or Earth Sciences, and be able to demonstrate an ability to teach the course in question;
- Those applicants with PhDs, as well as those enrolled in a PhD program, will be given preference over those with the MA/MSc degree;
- have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
- have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])
An applicant with lower academic qualifications may be selected over an applicant with higher academic qualifications, when it is clear that the former has more professional experience in the field and/or has a demonstrably superior mastery of the subject matter of the course.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
The instructor will deliver the course online. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per
week.
Course Modality Online Course Dates and Time Online, with an in-person final exam on April 28 from 09:00-12:00 Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1 - April 30, 2026. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work to do before the start date and sometimes may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date. Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
GES.dept@uregina.ca
306-585-4222
Job Open Date
10/06/2025
Job Close Date
10/19/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
For existing Sessionals: You may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents. Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.