PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations - Online Delivery for Winter 2026 Term

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a sessional lecturer for the PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations course. This online course, delivered in Winter 2026, requires candidates to have a Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications, and experience teaching online. Responsibilities include student engagement and assignment evaluation. This position prioritizes Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching online courses required.
• Strong understanding of public relations writing formats.
• Knowledge of audience and key messaging in communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content on writing and editing for public relations online.
• Engage students in asynchronous learning activities.
• Provide feedback on student assignments and evaluations.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Familiarity with UR Courses

Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications

Accreditation with CPRS and/or IABC

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications

Job description

PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations - Online Delivery for Winter 2026 Term

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier with their application. The teaching dossier should contain a statement of your teaching philosophy and previous student evaluations (if any).

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 20251729SS

Position Title PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations - Online Delivery for Winter 2026 Term

Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education

Unit CCE-Career & Professional Development

Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791

Job Family N/A

Category Sessional

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary

PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the conventions and formats of writing for public relations, as distinguished from other forms of business writing. Students will develop an awareness of audience, objectives and key messages when planning their writing before moving on to practice with several common public relations formats.

Position Requirements

We are looking for a sessional lecturer with the following:

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications preferred.
• Accreditation with CPRS and/or IABC an asset.
• Online teaching experience and a familiarity with UR Courses an asset.

This course will be delivered in an asynchronous, online format.

Pay Grade

Faculty Sessional

Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement

Status Term

Work Hours

Course Modality Online

Course Dates and Time Winter 2026 Term

Duration (if Term/Temporary) Winter 2026 Term

Full-Time/Part-Time

Other Preference

Posting No Preference

Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information Contact Information

Job Open Date 10/01/2025

Job Close Date 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Application Instructions Candidates should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier with their application. The teaching dossier should contain a statement of your teaching philosophy and previous student evaluations (if any).

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.

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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