THTR 203 - Intro to Standup Comedy - Winter 2026
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance Unit Media, Art, and Performance-Theatre Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
An introductory class in writing and performing stand-up comedy.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate must possess a MA/MFA and/or possess equivalent professional experience in the field. University teaching and/or professional writing and performance specific to stand-up comedy are preferred.
This position requires an in-depth understanding of how to craft a joke and take it from the page to the stage in the tradition of stand-up comedy. Candidates must have proven professional skills in comedic writing and performance.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Other Work Hours
THTR 203-991 is scheduled on Wednesdays from 1800-2045 – on campus.
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
10/02/2025
Job Close Date
10/15/2025
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.
THTR 203 - Intro to Standup Comedy - Winter 2026
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance Unit Media, Art, and Performance-Theatre Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
An introductory class in writing and performing stand-up comedy.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate must possess a MA/MFA and/or possess equivalent professional experience in the field. University teaching and/or professional writing and performance specific to stand-up comedy are preferred.
This position requires an in-depth understanding of how to craft a joke and take it from the page to the stage in the tradition of stand-up comedy. Candidates must have proven professional skills in comedic writing and performance.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Other Work Hours
THTR 203-991 is scheduled on Wednesdays from 1800-2045 – on campus.
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
10/02/2025
Job Close Date
10/15/2025
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.