Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Gender, Religion and Critical Studies Department Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

RLST 268 – Cults or New Religious Movements

This course examines beliefs and practices of some emerging new religions including New Age, Wicca, Neo-paganism, Scientology, Unification Church, UFO groups, Solar Temple, Transcendental Meditation and Soka Gakai. The emphasis will be upon the historical roots and teachings of new religions, and issues related to their popularity and interpretation

Position Requirements

The successful candidate must

• hold a minimum of an MA in Religious Studies, preferably a PhD;
• 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])

Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in New Cults and Religious Movements and have experience teaching online.

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 Part of Term 4: Classes are May 4 - June 17, 2026. Final exam is June 23, 2026. Duration (if Term/Temporary) May 1 - June 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

GRCS.dept@uregina.ca
306-585-5128

Job Open Date

03/27/2026

Job Close Date

04/10/2026

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.