1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor INDG 100 S10 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada is seeking a Sessional Instructor to teach INDG 100 S10 for Winter 2027. The role involves delivering on-site instruction, guiding discussions, and assessing student work in accordance with university guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing outlines and exams, counseling students, grading, and collaborating with the department on academic matters under the SASM collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years work experience.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment.
• Remedial language teaching experience is an asset.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and academic reporting.
• Cross-cultural experience; ability to speak a First Nations language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach INDG 100 S10 within university guidelines.
• Monitor and facilitate class discussions and assign grades.
• Prepare course outlines and final exams.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Invigilate, 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 with at least 5 years work experience

Tools

Post-secondary teaching experience

Remedial language teaching

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language (asset)

Strong written/verbal communication

Attention to detail and reporting

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING - Sessional Instructor

INDG 100 S10

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 positions falls under the SASM Collective Bargaining unit. Stipend for Sessional I is $7496, Sessional II is $7780, Sessional III is $8235

COURSE

• Class & Section Number: INDG 100 S10
• Course Title: Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Delivery Method: Onsite
• Dates/Times: T
• Anticipated Enrollment: 2:30-5:15
• Campus: 40
• Preferred Location of Sessional: PA Prince Albert

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).