GES 100-397 - World Regional Geography - Winter 2026 - Online

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking an online sessional instructor for GES 100-397 - World Regional Geography. The ideal candidate will have at least an MA/MSc in Geography or a related discipline and demonstrated effective teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering the course online and managing relevant classroom technologies. Preference is given to candidates with PhDs or those enrolled in PhD programs. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of an MA/MSc degree in a related field.
• Preference for applicants with a PhD or those enrolled in a PhD program.
• Experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach GES 100 – World Regional Geography online.
• Manage classroom and online technologies.
• Hold one office hour per week.

Skills

Effective teaching

Classroom management

Online technology proficiency

Education

MA/MSc degree in Geography or Environmental Studies

PhD or enrollment in PhD program

Job description

Overview

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Position Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number: 20251981SS
Position Title: GES 100-397 - World Regional Geography - Winter 2026 - Online
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Arts
Unit: Arts-Geography and Environmental Studies
Employee Group: URFA CUPE 5791
Job Family Category: Sessional
Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Summary

GES 100 – World Regional Geography: An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns.

Position Requirements

• Hold, at a minimum, an MA/MSc degree in Geography or Environmental Studies (or a directly related discipline such as Environmental Science or Earth Sciences), and be able to demonstrate an ability to teach the course in question;
• Those applicants with PhDs, as well as those enrolled in a PhD program, will be given preference over those with the MA/MSc degree;
• Have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle]).

An applicant with lower academic qualifications may be selected over an applicant with higher academic qualifications when it is clear that the former has more professional experience in the field and/or has a demonstrably superior mastery of the subject matter of the course.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Additional Information

Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional
Salary Range: As per URFA Collective Agreement
Status: Term
Work Hours: The instructor will deliver the course online. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Course Modality: Online
Course Dates and Time: Online, with an in-person final exam on April 28 from 09:00-12:00
Duration: January 1 - April 30, 2026. Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work before the start date and may have to deal with grading tasks after the termination date.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Other
Preference: Posting No Preference
Target Posting: Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information: GES [e-mail]; 306-585-4222

Job Open Date: 10/06/2025
Job Close Date: 10/19/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Special Application Instructions

For existing Sessionals: You may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents. Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents. If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Reference Letters

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

• Required Documents
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents