PSCI 100-397 - People, Power and Politics - Winter 2026 - Online

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

Job summary

A reputable university in Saskatchewan is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for an online course titled 'People, Power and Politics'. The ideal candidate must hold an MA or PhD in Political Science or a related field and have experience in teaching or research in the subject matter. Responsibilities include engaging students in discussions on critical political issues and holding weekly office hours. Diversity in applications is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants with PhDs or near completion.
• Experience related to the course’s subject matter is required.
• A record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSCI 100: People, Power, and Politics online.
• Engage students in understanding contemporary politics.
• Hold one office hour per week for student assistance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Effective teaching

Education

MA or PhD in Political Science

Job description

PSCI 100-397 - People, Power and Politics - Winter 2026 - Online

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Documentation demonstrating teaching experience and effectiveness shall include:

• a teaching philosophy statement;
• all course outlines and aggregated student evaluations from the last two academic years in which the Applicant taught university-level courses; and
• at least one of the following documents: (uploaded under "Other")
• a. student comments from teaching evaluations,
• b. a letter of peer evaluation of teaching, or
• c. a reflective teaching statement with an emphasis on recent teaching.

EXISTING SESSIONALS: Please update your application on file by clicking on the “attach” link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previous uploaded document for this position, click the “remove” link next to the document you wish you remove. If you require further information, please contact the Department of Politics & International Studies at [e-mail].

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 20252003SS
• Position Title PSCI 100-397 - People, Power and Politics - Winter 2026 - Online
• Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts
• Unit Arts-Politics and International Studies
• Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791
• Job Family N/A
• Category Sessional
• Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary

PSCI 100: People, Power, and Politics: an Introduction. An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on topics such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to cultivate civic education.

Position Requirements

• MA or PhD in Political Science or equivalent discipline. Preference related to academic qualifications will be given in the following order: applicants with PhDs; applicants who have completed all PhD coursework and are enrolled in a PhD program; applicants who have completed all PhD coursework but are not currently enrolled in a PhD program; applicants who are enrolled in a PhD program but have not completed PhD coursework; applicants with a Masters degree.
• Experience with teaching or research related to the course’s subject matter.
• A record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level.

Other Details

• Course Modality: Online
• Hours: One office hour per week; Sessional Lecturers may have preparatory work before the start date and grading tasks after termination date.
• Course Dates: January 6 – April 13, 2026

Additional Information

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

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Reference Contact Info
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Sample Course Outlines
• Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting)
• Optional Documents