1026 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor INSW 377 S01 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada is seeking a Sessional Instructor for INSW 377 S01 in Winter 2027. The appointment involves teaching the course content, leading discussion forums, and preparing assessments within the SASM collective bargaining framework.

The role requires a Master’s Degree with at least five years of related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting. Strong communication and cross-cultural skills are essential, with asset for language abilities in First Nations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach course content 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 mid-term and final exams and papers.
• Support students with homework, mid-terms and finals.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic matters.
• Other duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

Remedial language teaching

Self-motivated/work well under rules

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

INTERNAL - Sessional Instructor

INSW 377 S01

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 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

Cross-listed

Course Title

Delivery Method

Dates/Times

Anticipated Enrolment

Location

Preferred Location of Sessional

INSW

377

S01

Introduction to Traditional Self-Healing

Onsite

M

11:30-2:15

36

Regina

Regina

Delivery Method: On-Site Course

Description: Offered synchronously in person in a designated classroom on scheduled days and times

Delivery Method: Hybrid Course

Description: 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

Delivery Method: Hyflex Course

Description: 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.

Delivery Method: Remotely

Description: Courses are offered synchronously on Zoom on scheduled days and times. These courses are designated Remote Learning Delivery Spec.

Delivery Method: On-Line (Web)

Description: Courses donot have scheduled meeting times.

Delivery Method: Video-Conferenced Course

Description: 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.

Delivery Method: Off-Campus

Description: (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.