ACAD 100 Sessional Instructor - Spring/Summer 2026 Term
About the role
Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education Unit CCE-Career & Professional Development Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies various positions, as needed Position Summary
ACAD 100 – Academic Discourse: Writing, Research, and Learning Strategies
Course Description:
This course provides first-year students with tools for successful communication across the disciplines by emphasizing elements of effective writing and academic research. Topics include rhetorical considerations for effective writing, process-oriented writing and revision, critical reading skills, approaches to group collaboration, research tools, bibliographies, academic integrity, and citation methods.
Position Requirements
Sessional Lecturers must be willing to share with students the knowledge, experience and an appreciation of what research is at a post-secondary level. We are looking for Sessional Lecturers from a variety of disciplines who possess a PhD, or Master’s degree, who have previously taught post-secondary courses.
Because this course has a defined curriculum, instructors will be required to participate in regular team meetings to discuss their teaching experiences and student feedback. We are looking for Sessional Lecturers who enjoy working in a team setting and have a desire to provide regular, focused feedback to students through classroom discussions and a variety of oral and written assignments.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range as per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
Course Modality On-Campus and Online Delivery Course Dates and Time Spring/Summer 2026 Term - May 4, 2026 - August 27, 2026 Duration (if Term/Temporary) Spring/Summer 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
n/a
Job Open Date
02/04/2026
Job Close Date
02/18/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Candidates should include a cover letter, a current resume/curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier with their application. The teaching dossier should contain a statement of your teaching philosophy and previous student evaluations (if any).
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.
ACAD 100 Sessional Instructor - Spring/Summer 2026 Term
About the role
Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education Unit CCE-Career & Professional Development Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies various positions, as needed Position Summary
ACAD 100 – Academic Discourse: Writing, Research, and Learning Strategies
Course Description:
This course provides first-year students with tools for successful communication across the disciplines by emphasizing elements of effective writing and academic research. Topics include rhetorical considerations for effective writing, process-oriented writing and revision, critical reading skills, approaches to group collaboration, research tools, bibliographies, academic integrity, and citation methods.
Position Requirements
Sessional Lecturers must be willing to share with students the knowledge, experience and an appreciation of what research is at a post-secondary level. We are looking for Sessional Lecturers from a variety of disciplines who possess a PhD, or Master’s degree, who have previously taught post-secondary courses.
Because this course has a defined curriculum, instructors will be required to participate in regular team meetings to discuss their teaching experiences and student feedback. We are looking for Sessional Lecturers who enjoy working in a team setting and have a desire to provide regular, focused feedback to students through classroom discussions and a variety of oral and written assignments.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range as per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
Course Modality On-Campus and Online Delivery Course Dates and Time Spring/Summer 2026 Term - May 4, 2026 - August 27, 2026 Duration (if Term/Temporary) Spring/Summer 2026 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
n/a
Job Open Date
02/04/2026
Job Close Date
02/18/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Candidates should include a cover letter, a current resume/curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier with their application. The teaching dossier should contain a statement of your teaching philosophy and previous student evaluations (if any).
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.