1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor BIOL 100 S03 Winter 2027

First Nations University of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 7,500 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada requires a Sessional Instructor for BIOL 100 S03 in the Winter 2027 term. The role involves teaching the course, facilitating discussions, grading, preparing materials, and advising students.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and significant post-secondary teaching experience, with assets for remedial language and cross-cultural work. Delivery is on-site in Regina, with standard duties including exam administration and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 5 years work experience.
• Relevant experience teaching in a post-secondary environment.
• Remedial language teaching experience is an asset.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Cross-cultural experience; ability to speak a First Nations language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOL 100 S03 in accordance with university guidelines.
• Facilitate class discussions and assign grades for cohor students.
• Prepare course outlines and final exams.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Invigilate, grade, and submit mid-term and final exams and papers.
• Support students with homework, mid-terms, and finals.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic matters.
• Undertake other duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language (asset)

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

INTERNAL - Sessional Instructor

BIOL 100 S03

Winter 2027

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Teaching the course content within university academic guidelines;
• Monitoring and facilitating class discussion forums and assigning associated grades to assigned cohort students;
• Preparing course outlines and final exams;
• Providing academic counselling to students;
• Invigilate, grade and submitting mid-term and final exams and papers;
• Providing support to students working on homework assignments or preparing for mid-term and final exams;
• Consulting with Department Heads on academic or student related matters;
• Other related duties as per Collective Agreement as this position is a unionized position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree with at least 5 years work experience;
• Relevant experience in teaching students in a post-secondary environment;
• Experience with remedial language teaching skills would be considered an asset;
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal);
• Be a self-motivator who can work to achieve results while ensuring attention to detail and comply with academic reporting requirements;
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment and the ability to speak a First Nations language are considered assets.

SALARY: This position is a part of the SASM Collective Bargaining unit.

Stipend for Sessional I is $7496, Sessional II is $7780, Sessional III is $8235

Course Details:

• Class: BIOL
• Section Number: 100
• Cross-listed: S03
• Course Title: Biology I - From Cells to Organisms (lab)
• Delivery Method: On-Site Course
• Dates/Times: M
• Time: 9:30-12:15
• Anticipated Enrolment: 12
• Location: Regina
• Preferred Location of Sessional: Regina

Delivery Methods:

• On-Site Course: Offered synchronously in person in a designated classroom on scheduled days and times
• Hybrid Course: Offered synchronously in person in a designated classroom on scheduled days and times. The instructor will attend every lecture in person. However, students will register in one of these two sections:
  • a) Hybrid – on-site classroom: students will attend in person in a designated classroom on scheduled days and times
  • b) Hybrid – remote: students will attend remotely on Zoom on scheduled days and times
• Hyflex Course: Courses are offered synchronously in person in a designated classroom on specific days and times. The instructor will attend every lecture in person. However, students can attend on-site or attend remotely on Zoom with a level of flexibility on how they would like to participate each week. These class sections are designated as Hyflex online/on-site flexible.
• Remotely: Courses are offered synchronously on Zoom on scheduled days and times. These courses are designated Remote Learning Delivery Spec.
• On-Line (Web): Courses donot have scheduled meeting times.
• Video-Conferenced Course: This is a class section that is offered at an off-site location (Regional Colleges and First Nations University of Canada campuses) and uses video conference technology to deliver the course to multiple locations.
• Off-Campus: (outside Regina – Community-Based programs) This course is delivered at an off-campus location (outside of Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert).

Deadline for applications: October 26, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Applicants with resumes will only be selected.

We thank you for your application. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position; therefore, please indicate your status on the cover letter.