1116 INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor I _ RDWT 120 S50 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada invites applications for an Internal Posting: Sessional Instructor for RDWT 120 S50, Reading and Writing I, Winter 2027. This onsite course runs 2:30-5:15 with an anticipated enrolment of 35 in Saskatoon.

The role includes teaching within university guidelines, moderating discussions, grading, exams, and providing academic counselling. Preference is given under section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code; applicants should indicate status in the cover

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach 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.
• Support students with homework and exam preparation.
• Consult with Department Heads on academic or student matters.
• Perform other duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Superior communication

Self-motivated

Cross-cultural experience

First Nations language ability

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

INTERNAL POSTING Sessional Instructor

RDWT 120 S50

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

Class & Section Information

• Class & Section Number: RDWT 120 S50
• Course Title: Reading and Writing I
• Delivery Method: Onsite
• Dates/Times: 2:30-5:15
• Anticipated Enrolment: 35
• Location: Saskatoon

Deadline for applications is November 16, 2026, 2025, at 4:30 pm.

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.

Delivery Method & Description

• 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).