1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor INHS 400 S90/.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 for Winter 2027 to teach the INHS 400 S90 Indigenous Research Methods Applications course. The role involves online delivery with multiple preferred locations across Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and includes course design, assessments, and student support.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree with 5+ years of teaching experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a cross-cultural setting.

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 communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Teach course content within university guidelines.
• Moderate class discussions and assign grades.
• Prepare course outlines and final exams.
• Provide academic counseling to students.
• Invigilate and grade mid-terms and finals.
• Support students with assignments and exam prep.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic matters.
• Carry out duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Superior communication

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language (asset)

Self-motivated

Education

Master’s degree

Experience teaching in post-secondary

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING - Sessional Instructor

INHS 400 S90

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 counseling 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 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: INHS
• Cross-listed: 400
• Course Title: S90
• Delivery Method: Indigenous Research Methods Applications
• Day: Online/Web
• Time: 40
• Anticipated Enrolment: Other
• Location: Regina Prince Albert Saskatoon
• Preferred Location of Sessional: Regina Prince Albert Saskatoon

DELIVERY METHOD DESCRIPTIONS

• 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.

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.