1112 Sessional Instructor INHS 450 S90 Winter 2027

First Nations University of Canada; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 7,500 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for INHS 450 S90 in Winter 2027. The role involves teaching within university guidelines, facilitating online and on-site discussions, and preparing assessments.

You will provide academic counselling, invigilate and grade exams, and support students with homework while working with the Department Heads on academic matters. Preference given to those with cross-cultural experience and First Nations language skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years work experience.
• Experience teaching students in a post-secondary environment.
• Remedial language teaching skills would be asset.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; ability to speak a First Nations language is asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course content within university academic guidelines.
• Monitor and facilitate class discussion forums and assign grades to cohort 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 assignments or preparing for mid-term and final exams.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic or student related matters.
• Other related duties as per Collective Agreement as this position is unionized.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural experience

Language skills asset

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Sessional Instructor

INHS 450 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 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: INHS

Cross-listed: 450

Course Title: S90

Delivery Method: Community Based Traditional Health Practices

Day: Online/Web

Time: 40

Anticipated Enrolment: Other

Location: Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon

Preferred Location of Sessional:

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).

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.