1112 Sessional LAB Instructor BIOL 101 S03 Winter 2027

First Nations University of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada seeks a Sessional Lab Instructor for BIOL 101 S03 in Winter 2027. The role involves teaching university-level biology labs, guiding discussions, and assessing student work on-site in Regina.

The position requires a Master’s Degree and post-secondary teaching experience, with strong communication. Cross-cultural experience and knowledge of First Nations languages are assets for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach the course content within university academic guidelines.
• Monitor and facilitate class discussion forums 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.
• Provide support to students working on homework or exam prep.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic or student matters.
• Perform other related duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language (asset)

Remedial language teaching (asset)

Self-motivated with attention todetail

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Sessional Lab Instructor

BIOL 101 S03

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.

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage: This position is a part of the SASM Collective bargaining unit. Stipend for Lab Instructor I is $70.05, Lab Instructor II is $72.69, Lab Instructor III is $76.90

Course Details

Class: BIOL 101 S03
Course Title: Biology II - Organisms in their Environment (lab)
Delivery Method: On-Site Course
Dates/Times: 9:30-12:15
Anticipated Enrolment: 12
Location: Regina
Preferred Location of Sessional: Regina

Deadline for applications: November 12, 2026, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Applicants with resumes will only be selected.

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.

We thank you for your application. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.