1108 Sessional Instructor INA 221 S01/S02 Winter 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part of SASM bargaining unit

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the Winter 2027 term (INA 221 S01/S02). The role includes teaching within university guidelines, moderating discussions, preparing outlines and exams, and advising students. Involves invigilating and grading, with support for homework and exam prep.

Collaboration with Department Heads is expected. This is a unionized position under SASM bargaining unit, with on-site and hybrid delivery options, including

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 5 years work experience.
• Relevant experience teaching students in a post-secondary environment.
• Remedial language teaching skills are an asset.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and compliance with academic reporting.
• Experience in cross-cultural settings 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 and exam preparation.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic matters.
• Perform other duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Strong communication

Cross-cultural experience

Self-motivated

Ability to speak First NationsLanguage

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Sessional Instructor

INA 221 S01/S02

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 Bargaining Unit..

Stipend for Sessional I is $7496, Sessional II is $7780, Sessional III is $8235

Delivery Method

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).

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Deadline for applications: November 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Applicants with resumes will only be selected.