1108 Sessional Instructor INA 290AC S01/S02 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada seeks a Sessional Instructor to deliver INA 290AC S01/S02, Introduction to Indigenous Ceramics, with on-site delivery in Regina. The role includes leading discussions, preparing outlines and exams, and advising students.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 5+ years of teaching experience in post-secondary settings, strong communication, and cross-cultural competence, with assets for First Nations language ability. Applications close Nov 8, 2026.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course content within university academic guidelines.
• Monitor and facilitate class discussion forums and assign grades to students.
• Prepare course outlines and final exams.
• Provide academic counselling to students.
• Invigilate, grade and submit mid-term and final exams and papers.
• Provide support to students working on homework or exam preparation.
• Consult with Department Heads on student matters.
• Perform other duties as per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language

Self-motivated

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Sessional Instructor

INA 290AC 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 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 is a part of the SASM 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 Campus Preferred Location
• INA 290AC S01 INA 290AC-S02 Introduction to Indigenous Ceramics On-Site Course W 11:30-2:15 10 Regina Regina
• INA 290AC S02 INA 290AC-S01 On-Site Course W 11:30-2:15 5 Regina

DELIVERY METHODS

• 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 is November 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Applicants with resumes will only be selected.