1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor BIOL 101 S04 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada in Regina seeks a Sessional Instructor for Biology II - Organisms in their Environment (lab) for Winter 2027. You will deliver course content, lead discussions, and evaluate exams in a collaborative academic setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 5+ years of post-secondary teaching experience and strong communication skills. Cross-cultural experience is valued; asset for First Nations language.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; First Nations language ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIOL 101 S04 within university guidelines.
• Monitor and facilitate class discussions and assign grades.
• Prepare course outlines and final exams.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Inviigate, grade and submit exams and papers.
• Support students with homework and exam preparation.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic matters.
• Perform other duties per Collective Agreement.

Education

Master’s Degree

5+ years experience

Superior communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language ability (asset)

Job description

INTERNAL - Sessional Instructor

BIOL 101 S04

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 withat 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

Class & Section Number

Cross-listed

Course Title

Delivery Method

Dates/Times

Anticipated Enrolment

Location

Preferred Location of Sessional

BIOL

101

S04

Biology II - Organisms in their Environment (lab)

On-Site Course

W

2:30-5:15

12

Regina

Regina

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.

Delivery Method:

Description:

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).