1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor INDG 100 S50 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada in Saskatoon seeks a Sessional Instructor for INDG 100 S50 in Winter 2027. You will teach the course content, monitor discussions, assign grades, and prepare exams within university guidelines.

The role includes academic counselling, invigilating exams, and assisting students with homework. Applicants should align with the SASM Collective Bargaining unit terms and join a community-focused program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years work experience.
• Relevant experience in teaching students in a post-secondary environment.
• Remedial language teaching experience would be considered an asset.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and compliance with academic reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; ability to speak a First Nations language are assets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language (asset)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING - Sessional Instructor

INDG 100 S50

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

INDG 100 S50 Introduction to Indigenous Studies Onsite W 2:30-5:15 40 SKTN Saskatoon

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.

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 do not 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).