PHIL 150-001 - Critical Thinking - Winter 2026

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

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a sessional lecturer for the 'Critical Thinking' course for Winter 2026. The ideal candidate must hold a graduate degree in Philosophy and exhibit demonstrated teaching competence. Responsibilities include teaching reasoning skills beneficial across disciplines. This position is part-time, in-person, running from January 1 to April 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in the area of this course.
• Provide evidence of high quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introduction to the systematic study of reasoning.
• Provide students with reasoning skills useful in various disciplines.

Skills

High quality teaching

Competence in Philosophy

Education

Graduate degree in Philosophy

Job description

PHIL 150-001 - Critical Thinking - Winter 2026

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Details

• Posting Summary
• Competition Number 20252012SS
• Position Title PHIL 150-001 - Critical Thinking - Winter 2026
• Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts
• Unit Arts-Philosophy and Classics
• Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791
• Job Family N/A
• Category Sessional
• Number of Vacancies 1

• Position Summary — An introduction to the systematic study of reasoning, this course will teach the theory and practice of good reasoning. It will provide students with reasoning skills that are useful in whichever discipline and career they may pursue.
• Position Requirements — Graduate degree in Philosophy and demonstrated competence in the area of this course. In keeping with the Department’s commitment to providing students with the highest quality education, applicants should provide evidence of high quality teaching. The successful applicant, chosen from those who meet the minimum requirements, will demonstrate that they have the highest quality teaching in the relevant subject area. (Hiring decisions will be made in accordance with the Department’s “Sessional Lecturers: Recruitment and Criteria” document, available upon request.)
• Physical Demands
• Pay Grade Faculty Sessional
• Salary Range Per URFA Collective Agreement
• Status Term
• Work Hours TR 11:30-12:45pm. This class is scheduled to be taught in-person. The delivery of this class will not change.
• Course Modality F2F
• Course Dates and Time TR 11:30-12:45pm
• Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
• Full-Time/Part-Time Other
• Preference Posting No Preference
• Target Posting Not Targeted
• Additional Information Contact Information [e-mail]
• Job Open Date 10/08/2025
• Job Close Date 10/21/2025
• 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.

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.

Documents Required

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Optional Documents

Reference Letter

Supplemental Questions

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