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 2 Position Summary

Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan

Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts of society, democracy and principles of local government administration in the Saskatchewan context.

Topics include: local government democratic values, public administration principles and values, municipal policy making, elected officials responsibilities, communication, public relations, local government finance, budgeting and ethical decision-making.

Position Requirements

Requirements: Candidates should have a Masters degree in a relevant area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LG instructors are asked to attend LG Advisory meetings (approximately two per year) as well as instructor team meetings as needed. LG instructors will be evaluated by students and feedback will be provided by Division Head after each semester to ensure high quality teaching and learning. Communication with other instructors in the LG program is encouraged to ensure transfer of knowledge and skills is consistent throughout the program.

Teaching and Curriculum Development Qualifications: This course will be offered in an online delivery format. Candidates are responsible for ensuring course material and curriculum meets current municipal sector and University academic requirements. Candidates should have good understanding of post-secondary academic standards and have strong communication and analytic skills to provide clear and effective written feedback for students on assignments and exams.

This course will be delivered in an asynchronous, online format. Applicants should be familiar with instruction in an online environment. Familiarity with UR Courses is an asset.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range as per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Course Modality online Course Dates and Time Winter 2026 Term Duration (if Term/Temporary) Winter 2026 Term Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

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Job Open Date

10/01/2025

Job Close Date

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

Cover Letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae

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.