Sessional Lecturer, MPAS Program

The College of Medicine, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following course during the 2026-2027 academic year:

Course Number, Section, and Name: Research and Evidence Based Medicine

Term and Course Dates: 2026-27 academic year CRN: 91631 Delivery Mode: This course will be offered as a Lecture Course Schedule: Thursday 8:30 am to 11:50 am Expected Enrollment Limit: 40 Qualifications: A Ph.D., or equivalent in Educational Administration, Health Professions Education, or a related field is required. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching and supervising research at the post-secondary level, with a strong record of scholarly activity in education or health professions research.

Course Information

This course is delivered longitudinally across both years of the MPAS program, with concurrent teaching responsibilities for Year 1 and Year 2 learners. This course introduces learners to the principles of evidence-based medicine for clinical decision-making – including formulating focused research questions, searching for and evaluating evidence, and integrating evidence with patient values and preferences. The course will focus on applying ethical research practices in quality improvement/quality assurance in clinical medicine as well as on action research as a means of reflective practice for professional growth. We will critically appraise various qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, literature review approaches, and knowledge mobilization strategies. This course runs longitudinally over the entire MPAS program and will culminate in a capstone project that leverages a research question to guide literature review, research method, data collection and analysis, and communication of findings. Learners will also present their capstone projects to fellow scholars and colleagues.

Course Schedule

Term 1: August 2026 – December 2026 Term 2: January 2027 – May 2027 Term 3: May 2027 – August 2027 Application Process: Complete the CUPE 3287 Employment Application Form and email the completed form, along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable), to mpas@usask.ca. If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.

Department: College of Medicine - DnOffce

Status: Term Employment Group: CUPE 3287 Academic Calendar: Course Dates and Academic Calendar Stipend: CUPE 3287 Stipends Posted Date: 8/5/2026 Closing Date: 8/11/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.