PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations - Online Delivery for Winter 2027 Term

University of Regina Careers; Canada; Remote; CAD 4,500 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of Regina invites applications for PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations, an online course offered in the Winter 2027 term.

This sessional position is delivered asynchronously to registered students through UR Courses, with focus on audience, objectives and key messages in public relations writing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver asynchronous online course content for PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations.
• Coordinate with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) Career & Professional Development unit.
• Review and update course materials and assessments for Winter 2027 term.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Education

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

CPRS/IABC accreditation asset

Familiarity with UR Courses

Job description

PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations - Online Delivery for Winter 2027 Term

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Details

Posting Summary: Competition Number 20260777SS

Position Title: PR 101: Writing and Editing for Public Relations

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: Various sections

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

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Grade: Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement

Job Status: Term

Work Hours

To be determined (various sections are being offered)

Course Modality

Online Delivery

Course Dates

Winter 2027 Term, January 6 - April 28, 2027

Duration (if Term/Temporary)

Winter 2027 Term, January 6 - April 28, 2027

Employment Type

Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference

Posting Preferences

No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Job Open Date: 10/01/2026

Job Close Date: 10/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Candidate 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.

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 Letter

Reference Letter Minimum References Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness